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Thermal imaging roof survey in Little Heath, Oxfordshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Little Heath.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Heath
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about gaps in loft insulation and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Little Heath may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
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.
- Location
- Little Heath (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Little Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Heath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Little Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Places near Little Heath
What else we do in Little Heath
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Little Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Arranging work in a smaller place like Little Heath is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Little Heath
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Little Heath
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Little Heath, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys around Little Heath
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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.
Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 2 miles north-east, show how far back building around Little Heath goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Birch Copse Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Little Heath is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Surveys in Little Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire.
Here we cover the RG31 and RG30 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on City Road, Kiln Lane and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Tilehurst (1 mile east), Sulham (1 mile north-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile east), Calcot (1 mile south) and Norcot (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Little Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fox and Hounds pub, Calcot Park and Little Heath School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tilehurst station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Little Heath include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Little Heath
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs