Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashley, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Ashley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Ashley
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces alike.
Places like Ashley can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ashley (BH25, SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Ashley
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take a building like Ashley Junior School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Places near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking around Ashley is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
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’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Ashley
Ashley is within about 2 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. About 3.5 miles south-west lies Highcliffe Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ashley has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St. Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Ashley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Ashley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across BH25 and SO41 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House, The Arnewood School and Ballard School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashley is New Milton station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Questions from Ashley
Will you come out to Ashley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Ashley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do you use drones?
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 is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.