Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Chawton
Thermal roof surveys in Chawton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chawton
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, 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. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chawton are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Chawton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Why act early in Chawton
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a place like Chawton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Thermal roof surveys in Chawton: local notes
With Bentworth Hall about 2.8 miles west, Chawton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Chawton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Chawton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Chawton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across the GU34 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Around Chawton
In Chawton, that means homes and buildings near The Greyfriar pub and Amery Hill School. The closest station to Chawton is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Chawton include King's Hill.
What else we do in Chawton
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Chawton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful 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.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Chawton
How do I find out if my home in Chawton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Chawton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
When to book a survey in Chawton
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Gaps in loft insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Chawton Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times