Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lower Basildon, Oxfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lower Basildon, with photos and a written report.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Lower Basildon
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
Villages like Lower Basildon often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Lower Basildon (RG8)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Lower Basildon: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lower Basildon?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Basildon?
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 have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Lower Basildon, 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.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Lower Basildon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lower Basildon roofs
West Oxfordshire’s older buildings frequently carry Cotswold stone slates, and a few villages in the county keep their thatch. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, 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 Basildon Park, about 0.3 miles south, show how far back building around Lower Basildon goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Bartholomew's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Lower Basildon is about 7 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings from Lower Basildon are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG8 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Goring (2 miles north), Elvendon (2 miles north-east), Streatley (2 miles north-west), South Stoke (3 miles north) and Hungerford Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (8 miles north).
What’s near Lower Basildon
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Tavern. Lower Basildon’s nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.