West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stratfield Saye, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Stratfield Saye, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
How a thermal roof survey works in Stratfield Saye
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Stratfield Saye, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Drones, thermal imaging and Stratfield Saye roofs
With Stratfield Saye House about 1.1 miles east, Stratfield Saye sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stratfield Saye. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Stratfield Saye. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Around Stratfield Saye
For rail, the closest station is Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Stratfield Saye includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Stratfield Saye questions
Do you cover Stratfield Saye?
Yes, Stratfield Saye is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Stratfield Saye is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Also in Stratfield Saye
When to book a survey in Stratfield Saye
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Stratfield Saye are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Stratfield Saye can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.