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Thermal imaging roof survey in Leckhampstead, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Leckhampstead.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Leckhampstead
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
How a thermal roof survey works in Leckhampstead
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs alike.
In a small place like Leckhampstead, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Leckhampstead (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Leckhampstead
Is Leckhampstead within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Leckhampstead listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
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 combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Leckhampstead often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Leckhampstead
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
Whatever the street in Leckhampstead, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Outbuildings and barns around Leckhampstead are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Leckhampstead, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Leckhampstead
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Leckhampstead is about 6 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Leckhampstead as part of our work across West Berkshire. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Peasemore (1 mile north-east), North Heath (2 miles south-east), Downend (2 miles east), Chieveley (3 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Near you in Leckhampstead
Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Leckhampstead includes Snelsmore Common.