West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Padworth
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Padworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Padworth
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and stains that keep coming back, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Padworth may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Padworth: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Padworth. Across West Berkshire, we cover Padworth. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Padworth: Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Padworth
Around Padworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School and Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Padworth is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Questions from Padworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Padworth?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Padworth?
Yes. Padworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens next?
You will get the report 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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How the survey changes by roof type
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. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Why act early in Padworth
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. In a place like Padworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Padworth frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.