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The Holt Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in The Holt, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
About our thermal roof survey in The Holt
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We are frequently asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and gaps in loft insulation, across flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like The Holt often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- The Holt (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around The Holt often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Common questions in The Holt
Is drone flying allowed in The Holt?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in The Holt listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why it is worth a survey now in The Holt
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For an older or listed building in a place like The Holt, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Also near The Holt
Also in The Holt
What affects the price in The Holt
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Drones, thermal imaging and The Holt roofs
Historic houses such as Harleyford Manor, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around The Holt goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. White Waltham Airfield is about 3 miles from The Holt. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever you are in The Holt, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Wokingham. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Blakes Lane and Bath Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside The Holt, we cover Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in The Holt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub and the streets around them. The Holt’s nearest station is Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around The Holt includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.