Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Botley, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Botley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Botley
Botley is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. About 4.6 miles west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Botley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Botley, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Botley.
All of SO30 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close. Botley is on the A334, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Botley
We work in homes and buildings around Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
Thermal roof survey in Botley: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed ceilings that feel colder in places and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Botley, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Botley
What else we do in Botley
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Botley?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Botley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Botley questions
Is drone flying allowed in Botley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Botley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Botley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
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 back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Blocked gutters on homes around Botley overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction