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Thermal imaging roof survey in Stone Copse, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Stone Copse, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Stone Copse: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Somewhere as small as Stone Copse, 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, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Stone Copse, access is normally 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Places near Stone Copse
Also in Stone Copse
FAQs for Stone Copse
Do you cover Stone Copse?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Stone Copse is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
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.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Stone Copse roofs
Within a mile and a half or so of Stone Copse there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Stone Copse means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you look after a building such as Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Roofs in Stone Copse get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Berkshire. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Stone Copse include Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stone Copse
We work in homes and buildings around Victoria Park, Trinity School and Trinity School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.