Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Burley
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burley, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Burley
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
In a village or hamlet like Burley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Burley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Flying and imaging in Burley
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. 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 photos from the air and thermal images help.
Avon Tyrrell House, about 2.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burley. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Burley is in Hampshire. Burley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Burley. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Mall, The Cross and Doveys Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Burley: Burley Street (1 mile north-west), Bagnum (2 miles west), Foulford (2 miles north-west), Crow (3 miles west) and Forest Corner (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (8 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), New Milton (5 miles south) and Ringwood (4 miles west).
Near you in Burley
Around Burley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Burley Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sway station, about 5 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Burley include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Nearby places to Burley
What else we do in Burley
Common questions in Burley
Do you cover smaller places like Burley?
Yes, Burley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Burley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Burley, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Burley
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Problems we come across often include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you look after a building such as Burley Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive