Hampshire · London and the South East
Alton Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Alton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
About our thermal roof survey in Alton
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’ve noticed patches of heat loss across the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around a town like Alton, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Alton (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Alton
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Alton, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On a house in a town like Alton, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Alton
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Alton, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers whatever is safely visible from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Alton roofs
The wider area around Alton has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 3.2 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Alton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a building like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Alton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Alton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU34. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. You will find Alton on the A339 and B3004, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Alton: Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Alton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Alton itself: Alton station. Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Alton
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Alton?
Not much. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work, and the visit in Alton can get straight on.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is Alton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Alton included.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs