West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Hungerford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hungerford
Is Hungerford in the area you cover?
Yes, Hungerford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hungerford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Hungerford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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. Many buyers have both.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hungerford
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, 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. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and missing or slipped insulation.
Around Hungerford, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In an older home around Hungerford, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Hungerford
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Common roof problems in Hungerford
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Hungerford Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Flying and imaging in Hungerford
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Lawrence, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Hungerford and the rest of West Berkshire. Hungerford is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG17 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A4 and A338, Hungerford is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Hungerford, we cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Near you in Hungerford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hungerford itself: Hungerford station. Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
What affects the price in Hungerford
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Hungerford is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hungerford, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.