Hampshire · London and the South East
Arford Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Arford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Arford
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 findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Arford are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Arford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Arford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Arford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 Arford?
Yes, Arford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Arford?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Arford, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Arford
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like The Holme Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Arford is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Arford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU35 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Arford include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Arford
We work in homes and buildings around The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
Nearby places to Arford
What else we do in Arford
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Arford
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Arford
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For an older or listed building in a place like Arford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.