West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Thatcham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Thatcham, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
About our thermal roof survey in Thatcham
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold areas below the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Before any drone flight in a town like Thatcham, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Thatcham: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near United Reformed Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like Spurcroft Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Thatcham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG19 and RG18 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Thatcham on the A4, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Thatcham: Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
Landmarks near Thatcham
We work in homes and buildings around Kennet School and The Old Chequers Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In Thatcham, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Thatcham?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Shaw House lies about 2.7 miles west, so building around Thatcham goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
FAQs for Thatcham
How should I get ready for a visit in Thatcham?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thatcham?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thatcham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Thatcham as anywhere.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Thatcham property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- File the images with your roof records
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.