Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Aldershot
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Aldershot, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Aldershot: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed wet areas near outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a town like Aldershot, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Each needs the right weather. A typical example is the rear slope over a back addition, which can’t be seen from the street.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Aldershot
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Aldershot, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A survey in Aldershot needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Aldershot questions
Do you cover Aldershot?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Aldershot is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Other services in Aldershot
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Why it is worth a survey now in Aldershot
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Extensions and dormers on homes around Aldershot frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys around Aldershot
Aldershot is about 3 miles from Farnborough Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. With Farnham Castle about 2.7 miles south-west, Aldershot sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building like Talavera Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. In Aldershot, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Aldershot is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU11 and GU12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Station Road, East Station Road and High Street. Main roads around Aldershot include the A323 and A325, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Aldershot include Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Aldershot
In Aldershot, that means homes and buildings near All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Aldershot itself: Aldershot station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Aldershot includes Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.