Reading · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Green Park, Reading
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Green Park, with photos and a clear written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How a thermal roof survey works in Green Park
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Green Park, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Green Park (RG2, RG30, RG7)
- Region
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Green Park
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Places near Green Park
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How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Common questions in Green Park
How do I find out if my home in Green Park is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Green Park?
Yes, Green Park is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Green Park
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. About 4.6 miles north-west lies Mapledurham House, a reminder of how long the area around Green Park has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Shop and office owners around The Oracle may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We cover Green Park and the rest of Reading. Our area takes in places right across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of RG2, RG30 and RG7 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Green Park
We work in homes and buildings around John Madejski Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Common roof problems in Green Park
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Green Park needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Green Park
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a small place like Green Park, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
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