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Thermal imaging roof survey in Oare, West Berkshire
Thermal roof surveys in Oare, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How a thermal roof survey works in Oare
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and people most often book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Somewhere as small as Oare, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Oare property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Oare
Is my home in Oare listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Oare?
Yes, Oare is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Oare often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Nearby places to Oare
What else we do in Oare
Airspace, weather and Oare roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses like Shaw House, about 4 miles south-west, show how far back building around Oare goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Oare and the rest of West Berkshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG18. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Lane and Old Street and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Around Oare
Around Oare, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Oare is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Oare include Snelsmore Common.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Oare
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why it is worth a survey now in Oare
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Around Oare, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.