Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashley, Hampshire
Need a thermal roof survey in Ashley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Ashley
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Ashley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ashley (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Outbuildings and barns around Ashley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ashley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the images with your roof records
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Flying and imaging in Ashley
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Mottisfont Abbey about 4.3 miles south-west, the area around Ashley has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Ashley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO20 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Ashley
For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Ashley
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Ashley, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashley
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Nearby places to Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
FAQs for Ashley
Is Ashley in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Ashley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you go up 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, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.