West Berkshire · London and the South East
Ryeish Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Ryeish Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ryeish Green
How do I find out if my home in Ryeish Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Ryeish Green?
Yes, Ryeish Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How a thermal roof survey works in Ryeish Green
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp around chimneys and parapets, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Ryeish Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ryeish Green (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ryeish Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you run a business near The Oracle, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
What we cannot see
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:
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ryeish Green
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ryeish Green
The wider area around Ryeish Green has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Ryeish Green is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in Ryeish Green, we can come and survey your property. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Ryeish Green.
We work across RG7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Ryeish Green, we cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile north-west), Shinfield (1 mile north-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north) and Whitley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Ryeish Green
We work in homes and buildings around Pearman's Copse, Shinfield Infant and Nursery School and Ryeish Green School. Ryeish Green’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.4 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (3.5 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Ryeish Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Ryeish Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
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What else we do in Ryeish Green
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Ryeish Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.