Wokingham · London and the South East
Hurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Hurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Hurst: your questions answered
Is Hurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Hurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
About our thermal roof survey in Hurst
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains that keep coming back and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Hurst may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Hurst (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hurst property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- File the images with your roof records
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hurst?
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
In and around Hurst, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Hurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Hurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hurst
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Also near Hurst
What else we do in Hurst
Flying and imaging in Hurst
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Nicholas Church of England Primary, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever you are in Hurst, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham.
We work across the RG10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hurst include Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Around Hurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Waingels College, The Green Man pub and Loddon Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.