Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Baybridge, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Baybridge from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Baybridge: what you get
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and missing or slipped insulation, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Baybridge, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Baybridge (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Baybridge, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Baybridge
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Baybridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
FAQs for Baybridge
Is Baybridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Baybridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Baybridge?
Yes, Baybridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Baybridge?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
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.
Towns and villages near Baybridge
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Flying and imaging in Baybridge
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take a building like Owslebury Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Baybridge is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you’re in Baybridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Baybridge: Owslebury (1 mile north-west), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-west), Hensting (2 miles west), Morestead (2 miles north-west) and Lane End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Baybridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles north-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.