West Berkshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Yattendon, West Berkshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Yattendon, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Yattendon?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our thermal roof survey in Yattendon
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, 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. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Yattendon, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yattendon
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Yattendon. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
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.
Yattendon: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Yattendon?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Yattendon?
Yes, Yattendon is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Yattendon, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Yattendon
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Yattendon, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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 start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Yattendon
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Basildon Park, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Yattendon goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Yattendon C.E. Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Yattendon. Yattendon is one of the towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane. We also cover the places around Yattendon: Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Yattendon
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Yattendon Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
What affects the price in Yattendon
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.