West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in North Heath, West Berkshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in North Heath.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
How a thermal roof survey works in North Heath
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are frequently asked to look into areas of a flat roof that may hold water and heat escaping through the roof, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like North Heath, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- North Heath (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Heath
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like North Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
FAQs for North Heath
Is my home in North Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to North Heath?
Yes. North Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Flying and imaging in North Heath
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chieveley Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.8 miles south, show how far back building around North Heath goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in North Heath as part of our work across London and South East England. North Heath is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Around North Heath
Around North Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub and the streets around them. The closest station to North Heath is Newbury station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in North Heath
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near North Heath
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.