Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Andover Down, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Andover Down, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Andover Down
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Whatever the street in Andover Down, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Andover Down and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like London Road and The Middleway, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Andover Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Andover Down
Around Andover Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. Andover Down’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
About our thermal roof survey in Andover Down
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Andover Down, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Andover Down
Will you come out to Andover Down?
Yes, Andover Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Andover Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Andover Down is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Andover Down as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Andover Down?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. 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.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
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. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Older cottages and farmhouses around Andover Down can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Towns and villages near Andover Down
More services for Andover Down
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Andover Down, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.