West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Midgham, West Berkshire
Thermal roof surveys in Midgham and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep a record of when stains appear
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
About our thermal roof survey in Midgham
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as Midgham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Midgham (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
FAQs for Midgham
Is Midgham within the area you cover?
Yes, Midgham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Midgham?
Yes, Midgham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Midgham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Midgham
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Shaw House about 4.9 miles west, Midgham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Matthew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Midgham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Around Midgham
Around Midgham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coach & Horses pub and Kennet School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Midgham station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Midgham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
Why act early in Midgham
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Midgham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Also near Midgham
What else we do in Midgham
What we are asked to look at in Midgham
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times