Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Boyatt Wood
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Boyatt Wood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
About our thermal roof survey in Boyatt Wood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and water that travels before it shows, across commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
In smaller places like Boyatt Wood, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Boyatt Wood (SO50, SO53)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Boyatt Wood questions
Is Boyatt Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is drone flying allowed in Boyatt Wood?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Boyatt Wood, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In an older home around Boyatt Wood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Boyatt Wood
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Boyatt Wood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often 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’s safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Airspace, weather and Boyatt Wood roofs
With South Stoneham House about 3.1 miles south, Boyatt Wood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Boyatt Wood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If you look after a building such as Crestwood Community School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Peter's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. In Boyatt Wood, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Boyatt Wood.
Surveys in SO50 and SO53 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road and the roads around them. We also cover Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Boyatt Wood
In Boyatt Wood, that means homes and buildings near Shakespeare Junior School, Thornden School and Lakeside Country Park, among other places. Boyatt Wood’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boyatt Wood include Flexford Nature Reserve.
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What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Boyatt Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.