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Thermal imaging roof survey in Brook, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Brook, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Roof by roof
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Thermal roof survey in Brook: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or slipped insulation and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Brook are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Brook (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brook
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Brook?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Whatever the street in Brook, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Brook can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Brook
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Also in Brook
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brook
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Brook
How do I find out if my home in Brook is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Brook?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
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.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
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 is safe access.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Airspace, weather and Brook roofs
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 aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landford Manor lies about 4.1 miles north, so building around Brook goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. In Brook, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Brook. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO43 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Brook
In Brook, that means homes and buildings near Green Dragon Inn, among other places. Brook’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brook include Copythorne Common.