Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Brown Candover
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Brown Candover, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Brown Candover questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brown Candover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Brown Candover is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Brown Candover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
About our thermal roof survey in Brown Candover
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. 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. If you’re worried about leaks that are hard to trace and missing or slipped insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs alike.
In a small place like Brown Candover, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Brown Candover (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Brown Candover may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brown Candover
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Towns and villages near Brown Candover
What else we do in Brown Candover
Thermal roof surveys around Brown Candover
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For any home in Brown Candover, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Brown Candover, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Brown Candover is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO24. Local streets include Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Brown Candover, we cover Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Brown Candover
In Brown Candover, that means homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. Brown Candover’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
Common roof problems in Brown Candover
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Brown Candover, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.