Hampshire · London and the South East
Cadnam Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Cadnam, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Cadnam, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps 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 by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Cadnam, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cadnam
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace.
Somewhere as small as Cadnam, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Flying and imaging in Cadnam
Cadnam lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cadnam. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Bartley Church of England Junior School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you are in Cadnam, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Cadnam is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO40. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Cadnam include Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Near you in Cadnam
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub. Cadnam’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cadnam includes Copythorne Common.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cadnam
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Cadnam questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cadnam?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cadnam is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Cadnam listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Cadnam, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.