Hampshire · London and the South East
Bailey's Hard Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Bailey's Hard, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Why act early in Bailey's Hard
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Bailey's Hard, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof survey in Bailey's Hard: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Bailey's Hard often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bailey's Hard (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Bailey's Hard often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Bailey's Hard
Will you come out to Bailey's Hard?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Bailey's Hard in the area you cover?
Yes, Bailey's Hard is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards 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.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Beaulieu Palace House lies about 0.8 miles north-west, so building around Bailey's Hard goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you look after a building like Beaulieu Village Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Bailey's Hard for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Bailey's Hard is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO42 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bailey's Hard
In Bailey's Hard, that means homes and buildings near The Montagu Arms. Bailey's Hard’s nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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 we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Bailey's Hard
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you live in an older home near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive