Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Broughton, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Broughton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Broughton
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Broughton are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Broughton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broughton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Broughton
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Broughton goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from Broughton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broughton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SO20 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens. Close by, we survey roofs in Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broughton
In Broughton, that means homes and buildings near The Tally Ho Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Broughton is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Also near Broughton
Other services in Broughton
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Broughton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Broughton: your questions answered
Do you cover Broughton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Broughton is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Broughton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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. Each one is emailed.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
When to book a survey in Broughton
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Take a building like Broughton Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry