Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Newtown, Wokingham
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Newtown.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Newtown
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. 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 talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Even in a smaller place like Newtown, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Newtown
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Oracle, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Newtown
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Mapledurham House, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newtown. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as New Town Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as St John and St Stephen are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Roofs in Newtown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Wokingham. Newtown is one of the places in Wokingham we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Every address in RG1, RG6 and RG4 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Newtown
We work in homes and buildings around University of Reading library, Eldon Square and The Fisherman's Cottage pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Common questions in Newtown
Do you cover Newtown?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Newtown is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Newtown?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Newtown, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.