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Thermal Roof Survey in Pingewood
Thermal roof surveys around Pingewood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Flying and imaging in Pingewood
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Mapledurham House, about 4.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pingewood. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
For businesses in and around places like The Oracle, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Anyone responsible for a site like The WREN School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. In Pingewood, as across Reading, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Reading coverage includes Pingewood.
We survey roofs across the RG30 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Pingewood
The closest station to Pingewood is Reading Green Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pingewood
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Pingewood 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Pingewood (RG30)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. In a place like Pingewood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Common questions in Pingewood
Do you cover smaller places like Pingewood?
Yes, Pingewood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pingewood?
Yes, Pingewood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pingewood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What affects the price in Pingewood
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Pingewood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Pingewood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.