West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Heads Hill
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Heads Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Questions from Heads Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heads Hill?
Yes, Heads Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Heads Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
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 discuss the forecast when booking.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Heads Hill
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are water that travels before it shows and cold areas below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Heads Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Nearby places to Heads Hill
More services for Heads Hill
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Heads Hill
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Heads Hill
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In a small place like Heads Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Heads Hill roofs
With Shaw House about 3.3 miles north-west, Heads Hill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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 aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like Cheam School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Surveys in Heads Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Heads Hill is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG19 and RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Heads Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Greenham Park and Kennet School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Heads Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Heads Hill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.