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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shaw, West Berkshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Shaw from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Shaw
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Shaw may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Shaw roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 0.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Shaw goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shaw can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG14 and RG18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road. You’ll find Shaw on the A4, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Landmarks near Shaw
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, Trinity School and Trinity School. Shaw’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). For a walk, there’s Audrey's Meadow.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There is 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.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Towns and villages near Shaw
Also in Shaw
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Shaw, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In an older home around Shaw, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Shaw
Is Shaw in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Shaw as anywhere else.
Is my home in Shaw listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Shaw?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Shaw, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID