West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Speen, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Speen, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
About our thermal roof survey in Speen
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Common reasons to book are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and leaks that are hard to trace, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Speen, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Speen
Landlords and letting agents in Speen book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Places near Speen
Also in Speen
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Thermal roof surveys in Speen: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a building like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Benham Park, about 0.9 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speen. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We visit Speen as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Speen is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG14 and RG20 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Near you in Speen
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, St Bartholomew's School and The Starting Gate pub and the streets around them. Speen’s nearest station is Newbury station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Rack Marsh.
Speen: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Speen?
Yes, Speen is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Speen is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Speen, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Speen
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Speen are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Speen, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.