Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ashlett
Thermal roof surveys across Ashlett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Ashlett
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at stains that keep coming back and damp around chimneys and parapets, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Ashlett are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ashlett (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashlett
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashlett
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Outbuildings and barns around Ashlett are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Ashlett can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Ashlett
Ashlett is within about 1 mile of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building around Ashlett goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you look after a building like Fawley Infant School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Ashlett is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Ashlett: Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Ashlett
In Ashlett, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and Falcon Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashlett is Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Ashlett questions
Is Ashlett within the area you cover?
Yes, Ashlett is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashlett?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.