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Thermal Roof Survey in Littlestead Green
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Littlestead Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Landlords, agents and block managers in Littlestead Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Thermal roof survey in Littlestead Green: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We’re often asked to look into wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Littlestead Green 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Littlestead Green (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Outbuildings and barns around Littlestead Green 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.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Littlestead Green
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Littlestead Green
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Martin's Catholic Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Shop and office owners around Broad Street Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Whether the building in Littlestead Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Littlestead Green is one of the towns and villages in Reading where we work.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Row Lane and Foxhill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Littlestead Green
In Littlestead Green, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much 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 about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Littlestead Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
When to book a survey in Littlestead Green
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Littlestead Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Littlestead Green?
Yes, Littlestead Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Littlestead Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littlestead Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
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 also look from the loft where it is safe.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
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.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.