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Stratfield Mortimer Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stratfield Mortimer. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Stratfield Mortimer: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
In a small place like Stratfield Mortimer, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Stratfield Mortimer
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Flying and imaging in Stratfield Mortimer
The wider area around Stratfield Mortimer has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 2.7 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Saint John The Evangelist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We visit Stratfield Mortimer as part of our work across West Berkshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Stratfield Mortimer is one of the places in West Berkshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG7. Whether your property is on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stratfield Mortimer
Around Stratfield Mortimer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Willink School and Horse and Groom pub, among other places. Stratfield Mortimer has its own railway station: Mortimer station. A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
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Stratfield Mortimer: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stratfield Mortimer?
Yes, Stratfield Mortimer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stratfield Mortimer as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratfield Mortimer?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Why it is worth a survey now in Stratfield Mortimer
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. For older village homes like those around Stratfield Mortimer, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Stratfield Mortimer needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.