West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Highclere, West Berkshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Highclere, with photographs and a written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Highclere
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and leaks far from where the stain appears, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs.
In a small place like Highclere, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Highclere: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael Archangel, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Highclere Castle lies about 1.4 miles south-east, so building around Highclere goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a building such as Woolton Hill Junior School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Highclere for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Around Highclere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Clere School and the streets around them. Highclere’s nearest station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
Why act early in Highclere
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. For older village homes like those around Highclere, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Highclere
Do you cover smaller places like Highclere?
Yes, Highclere is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Highclere?
Yes, Highclere is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Towns and villages near Highclere
What else we do in Highclere
Landlord and commercial surveys in Highclere
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Highclere. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Highclere, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.