West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wellhouse, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wellhouse, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wellhouse
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are water getting in at parapets and stacks and heat escaping through the roof, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Wellhouse are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Wellhouse
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hermitage Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building around Wellhouse goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We survey roofs in Wellhouse across London and South East England. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Wellhouse. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Wellhouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub. Wellhouse’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Wellhouse includes Nature Discovery Centre.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Wellhouse needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wellhouse
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and agents in Wellhouse book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
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Common roof problems in Wellhouse
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Wellhouse
Do you cover Wellhouse?
Yes, Wellhouse is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is Wellhouse within the area you cover?
Yes, Wellhouse is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.