Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Charlton, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Charlton, with photos and a written report.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Charlton: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold 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. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Charlton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Charlton (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Charlton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Within a mile and a half or so of Charlton there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Charlton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harrow Way Community School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Charlton is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
Around Charlton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Portway Infant School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Charlton
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Charlton
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Charlton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Charlton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Charlton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Charlton
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
The streets around a church like St Thomas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times