West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Spencers Wood
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Spencers Wood, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Spencers Wood: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Spencers Wood may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Spencers Wood
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys in Spencers Wood: local notes
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Spencers Wood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Spencers Wood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Spencers Wood is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Surveys in RG7 and RG2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Spencers Wood include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Spencers Wood is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
What’s near Spencers Wood
In Spencers Wood, that means homes and buildings near Ryeish Green School, The Farriers Arms and Swallowfield Meadow. The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Spencers Wood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Nearby places to Spencers Wood
What else we do in Spencers Wood
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking around Spencers Wood is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common questions in Spencers Wood
Is my home in Spencers Wood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Spencers Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.