Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Butlocks Heath
Thermal roof surveys across Butlocks Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Butlocks Heath: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and ceilings that feel colder in places, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Butlocks Heath, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Butlocks Heath (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Butlocks Heath
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Butlocks Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
What we’re asked to look at in Butlocks Heath
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a business near Westquay, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
More services for Butlocks Heath
Drones, thermal imaging and Butlocks Heath roofs
Butlocks Heath lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Butlocks Heath goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Netley Abbey Infant School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings from Butlocks Heath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Butlocks Heath.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Butlocks Heath: Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Butlocks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Hamble School, Grove Park Business and Enterprise College and Westwood Woodland Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Butlocks Heath itself: Netley station. A little further out are Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Butlocks Heath include Mercury Marshes.
Questions from Butlocks Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Butlocks Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Butlocks Heath?
Yes. Butlocks Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
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 you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What affects the price in Butlocks Heath
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Butlocks Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.