West Berkshire · London and the South East
Hamstead Marshall Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hamstead Marshall. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Useful tips for Hamstead Marshall property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Thermal roof survey in Hamstead Marshall
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Hamstead Marshall, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Hamstead Marshall (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hamstead Marshall
Also in Hamstead Marshall
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hamstead Marshall
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hamstead Marshall roofs
About 2.1 miles north-east lies Benham Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hamstead Marshall has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hamstead Marshall is about 3 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Hamstead Marshall, we can come and survey your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Hamstead Marshall. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Holtwood Road and Ash Tree Grove, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Crockham Heath (1 mile east), Ball Hill (1 mile south), Enborne (1 mile east), Skinners Green (2 miles east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Lambourn (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Hamstead Marshall
Around Hamstead Marshall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart pub, Park House School and Hamstead Marshall Park. The closest station to Hamstead Marshall is Kintbury station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (1.1 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Hamstead Marshall includes Pilot Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hamstead Marshall
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Take a building like Enborne C.E. Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Common questions in Hamstead Marshall
How do I find out if my home in Hamstead Marshall is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Hamstead Marshall?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Hamstead Marshall 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.