Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Holme Green
Need a thermal roof survey in Holme Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Holme Green: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Somewhere as small as Holme Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Holme Green (RG40)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Holme Green
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Take a building like Floreat Montague Park Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Holme Green
How do I find out if my home in Holme Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Holme Green?
Yes, Holme Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
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.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Flying and imaging in Holme Green
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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 St Sebastian's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For hotels and guest houses around Holme Green, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Holme Green is about 2 miles north of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Holme Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Holme Green is one of the towns and villages in Wokingham where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RG40 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Gardeners Green (1 mile south-west), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Holme Green
Around Holme Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crooked Billet pub, St Crispin's School and Wixenford School, among other places. The closest station to Holme Green is Wokingham station, about 1.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Holme Green include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Roof by roof
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.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holme Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Holme Green and across Wokingham can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Holme Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.