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Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Basildon
Thermal roof surveys around Upper Basildon, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
About our thermal roof survey in Upper Basildon
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 we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are cold areas below the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Basildon, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Upper Basildon
How do I find out if my home in Upper Basildon is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upper Basildon?
Yes, Upper Basildon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Upper Basildon as anywhere else.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Upper Basildon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Basildon
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Basildon. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Upper Basildon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upper Basildon
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Basildon Park about 1.4 miles north-east, Upper Basildon 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Basildon C.E. Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as St Stephen's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Basildon and nearby. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Upper Basildon and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres. We also cover New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Upper Basildon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Andrew's School and The Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Basildon include Hartslock.