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Thermal imaging roof survey in Mortimer West End, West Berkshire
Thermal roof surveys in Mortimer West End from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Mortimer West End
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Mortimer West End frequently 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Mortimer West End, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Mortimer West End
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Mortimer West End, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mortimer West End
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mortimer West End. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Mortimer West End
What else we do in Mortimer West End
Drones, thermal imaging and Mortimer West End roofs
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mortimer West End. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Silchester Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St.Saviours: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Mortimer West End are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Mortimer West End: Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Around Mortimer West End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, The Red Lion Public House and The Willink School. Mortimer West End’s nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Mortimer West End
Do you cover Mortimer West End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Mortimer West End listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How do I book a survey in Mortimer West End?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.