Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Borden, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Borden, with photos and a written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Borden
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Borden
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains that keep coming back and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Borden, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Borden (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Borden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Airspace, weather and Borden roofs
About 4.4 miles south-east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Borden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings from Borden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across GU30 for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Borden, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Borden
The closest station to Borden is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Borden. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
FAQs for Borden
How do I find out if my home in Borden 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Borden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Why act early in Borden
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a place like Borden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.