West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Theale, West Berkshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Theale, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Theale
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and people most often book us about gaps in loft insulation and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Theale may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Theale (RG7)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Theale
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Theale C.E. Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses like Mapledurham House, about 3.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around Theale goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. If you are in Theale, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Theale is one of the places in West Berkshire we cover.
All of RG7 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Station Road, High Street and Bath Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Theale, we cover Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Theale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Theale Green Community School, Red Lion pub and Calcot Park and the streets around them. Theale has its own railway station: Theale station. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Theale include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Theale
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Theale
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Theale?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Theale in the area you cover?
Yes, Theale is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Nearby places to Theale
What else we do in Theale
What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Theale, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Theale
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around Theale is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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 is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.