Wokingham · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Winnersh
Wondering about the roof at a property in Winnersh? You can book a thermal roof survey in Winnersh and across Wokingham, with plain-English findings.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Winnersh?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Common reasons to book include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Forest School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Thermal roof survey in Winnersh
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are heat escaping through the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Around Winnersh, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Winnersh (RG41, RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Winnersh
Do you carry out roof surveys in Winnersh?
Yes, Winnersh is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Winnersh is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Winnersh
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Winnersh can all book thermal roof surveys. Winnersh is one of the places in Wokingham where we work for thermal roof surveys.
We work across RG41 and RG10 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the B3030, Winnersh is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Winnersh: Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Winnersh has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Winnersh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Poachers pub, Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve and Winnersh Primary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Winnersh itself: Winnersh station. A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Winnersh includes Lavells Lake and South Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Winnersh, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Winnersh, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Winnersh
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.