Hampshire · London and the South East
Charter Alley Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Charter Alley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Charter Alley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charter Alley
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 is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Some older homes in villages like Charter Alley are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Charter Alley (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charter Alley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Charter Alley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
FAQs for Charter Alley
Is Charter Alley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Charter Alley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Also near Charter Alley
Also in Charter Alley
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand 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
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Flying and imaging in Charter Alley
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Charter Alley goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like The Priory Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Charter Alley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Thermal roof surveys in RG26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
Near you in Charter Alley
For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 3.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs