West Berkshire · London and the South East
Halfway Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Halfway. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
About our thermal roof survey in Halfway
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at damp around chimneys and parapets and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Halfway, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Halfway (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Halfway, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Why act early in Halfway
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Halfway, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Halfway
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
When to book a survey in Halfway
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Airspace, weather and Halfway roofs
With Benham Park about 1.9 miles east, Halfway sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Halfway is about 4 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Halfway and the rest of West Berkshire. Halfway is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find Halfway on the A4, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Halfway: Clapton (2 miles north-west), Wickham (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north), Upper Denford (3 miles west) and Lower Denford (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Lambourn (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Halfway
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Halfway pub and Hamstead Marshall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Halfway is Kintbury station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Sole Common Pond.
FAQs for Halfway
Do you carry out roof surveys in Halfway?
Yes, Halfway is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Halfway is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Halfway
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.