Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lower Earley
Thermal roof surveys across Lower Earley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Lower Earley
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water that travels before it shows and heat escaping through the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Lower Earley may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lower Earley (RG6, RG41)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Flying and imaging in Lower Earley
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Radstock Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near The Oracle, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. The streets around a church such as Trinity Church are often 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.
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lower Earley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Wokingham coverage includes Lower Earley and the places around it.
Thermal roof surveys in RG6 and RG41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Lower Earley, we cover Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Around Lower Earley
In Lower Earley, that means homes and buildings near Crosfields School, University of Reading library and The Poachers pub, among other places. Nearby too are Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve (0.5 miles north) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Earley station, about 1 mile north of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Earley includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Lower Earley questions
Do you cover Lower Earley?
Yes, Lower Earley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Earley?
Yes, Lower Earley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Lower Earley is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What affects the price in Lower Earley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Heat the home normally on the days before
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Lower Earley
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Blocked gutters on homes around Lower Earley overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Earley
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.