Hampshire · London and the South East
Brighton Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Brighton Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Drones, thermal imaging and Brighton Hill roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. The Vyne lies about 4 miles north, so building around Brighton Hill goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Brighton Hill is about 1 mile south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brighton Hill and nearby. Brighton Hill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG22 and RG21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Pheby Road, Wella Road and Barber Road, all of which we cover. Brighton Hill sits on or near the A30. Close by, we survey roofs in South Ham (1 mile north), Buckskin (1 mile north-west), Basingstoke (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south) and Kempshott (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
What’s near Brighton Hill
Around Brighton Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eastrop Park, Chalk Ridge Primary School and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. The closest station to Brighton Hill is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Festival Place (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Brighton Hill includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Thermal roof survey in Brighton Hill: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at leaks that are hard to trace and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Even in a smaller place like Brighton Hill, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Brighton Hill (RG22, RG21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Brighton Hill?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take an older house close to The Church Of Christ The King: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
FAQs for Brighton Hill
Do you cover Brighton Hill?
Yes, Brighton Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brighton Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Brighton Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Brighton Hill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the price in Brighton Hill
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Homes around Brighton Hill often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.