West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Plastow Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Plastow Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Thermal roof survey in Plastow Green: what you get
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, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed stains that keep coming back and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Plastow Green, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Plastow Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Plastow Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Flying and imaging in Plastow Green
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you look after a building such as Cheam School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Plastow Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Plastow Green
The closest station to Plastow Green is Thatcham station, about 2.9 miles north. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Why it is worth a survey now in Plastow Green
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Older cottages and farmhouses around Plastow Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Plastow Green
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Plastow Green
Is Plastow Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Plastow Green?
Yes. Plastow Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.