Hampshire · London and the South East
Allbrook Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Allbrook, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Allbrook
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Around Allbrook, 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. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Allbrook (SO53, SO50, SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Allbrook
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Thermal roof surveys around Allbrook
South Stoneham House, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Allbrook. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to St. Peter's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Scantabout Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Allbrook is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
We cover every part of SO53, SO50 and SO21 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Around Allbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornden School, The Otter pub and Thornden School. Allbrook’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Flexford Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Why it is worth a survey now in Allbrook
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Blocked gutters on homes around Allbrook overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Allbrook
What else we do in Allbrook
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Allbrook
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Allbrook is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Allbrook questions
Will you come out to Allbrook?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Allbrook is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.