West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Newtown Common
Thermal roof surveys around Newtown Common, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Newtown Common: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about gaps in loft insulation and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Newtown Common often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. 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. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Newtown Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Places near Newtown Common
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Questions from Newtown Common
Is Newtown Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Newtown Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newtown Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Newtown Common?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Drones, thermal imaging and Newtown Common roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Horris Hill School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newtown Common. Newtown Common is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in RG20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Newtown Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Park House School and Sandleford Priory, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Newtown Common?
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
With Highclere Castle about 3.1 miles south-west, the area around Newtown Common has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Newtown Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.