Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Burkham
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Burkham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Burkham
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Burkham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Burkham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Burkham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Useful tips for Burkham property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- File the images with your roof records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Burkham
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. In a small place like Burkham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Airspace, weather and Burkham roofs
About 1.9 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Burkham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Burkham is about 2 miles from Lasham Airfield. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
In and around Burkham, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Burkham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Burkham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Burkham: Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burkham
The closest station to Burkham is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Burkham
Are there drone restrictions around Burkham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Burkham is about 2 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burkham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burkham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.