Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Chalton
Need a thermal roof survey in Chalton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Chalton
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Chalton, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Chalton (PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Chalton?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chalton
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Chalton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Useful tips for Chalton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Chalton: your questions answered
Is Chalton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chalton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chalton as anywhere else.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Drones, thermal imaging and Chalton roofs
The wider area around Chalton has a long history of building, with Uppark about 3.2 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Chalton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Chalton. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO8 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
What’s near Chalton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ditcham Park and the streets around them. Chalton’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Windmill Hill.