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Thermal imaging roof survey in Riseley, West Berkshire
Thermal roof surveys in Riseley and the rest of West Berkshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Common questions in Riseley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Riseley?
Yes, Riseley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Riseley as anywhere else.
Is my home in Riseley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
How a thermal roof survey works in Riseley
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water that travels before it shows and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Villages like Riseley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Riseley (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Riseley
Thermal roof surveys around Riseley
The wider area around Riseley has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 1.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Riseley is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in West Berkshire. Riseley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Riseley is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chapel Lane, Norton Road and Odiham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Riseley, we cover Swallowfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile south), Heckfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles north-west) and Bramshill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles north-west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (5 miles north-west) and Theale (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Riseley
In Riseley, that means homes and buildings near The Bull at Riseley pub and Wellington Country Park. The closest station to Riseley is Mortimer station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseley includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Riseley
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the images with your roof records
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Common roof problems in Riseley
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Riseley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Riseley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.