West Berkshire · London and the South East
Tutts Clump Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Tutts Clump, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in Tutts Clump
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and people most often book us about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Villages like Tutts Clump frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Around Tutts Clump, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Places near Tutts Clump
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Tutts Clump
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Basildon Park about 4.6 miles north, Tutts Clump sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Bradfield C.E. Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tutts Clump is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Berkshire, we cover Tutts Clump. There’s also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG7 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tutts Clump: Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Around Tutts Clump
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Tutts Clump is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Tutts Clump includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Tutts Clump, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tutts Clump
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Tutts Clump
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tutts Clump?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Tutts Clump in the area you cover?
Yes, Tutts Clump is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.