Reading · London and the South East
Whitley Wood Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Whitley Wood and across Reading.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Thermal roof survey in Whitley Wood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed stains that keep coming back and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Whitley Wood, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Whitley Wood (RG2, RG7, RG6)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Whitley Wood
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Whitley Wood goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you run a business near The Oracle, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Paul's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. Bookings from Whitley Wood are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG2, RG7 and RG6. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the M4, Whitley Wood is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Whitley Wood include Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Whitley Wood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Whitley Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Pearman's Copse, John Madejski Academy and University of Reading library and the streets around them. Nearby too are Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east) and The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east). Whitley Wood’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Whitley Wood include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Whitley Wood: your questions answered
Is Whitley Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Whitley Wood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitley Wood?
Yes, Whitley Wood is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is 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.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Towns and villages near Whitley Wood
Other services in Whitley Wood
Common roof problems in Whitley Wood
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Geoffrey Field Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitley Wood
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Whitley Wood is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces