Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chilbolton, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chilbolton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys in Chilbolton: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Wherwell Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilbolton. Across Hampshire, we cover Chilbolton. Southampton is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Chilbolton: Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Around Chilbolton
We work in homes and buildings around Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub, among other places. Chilbolton’s nearest station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Mill Lake.
About our thermal roof survey in Chilbolton
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions alike.
Some older homes in villages like Chilbolton are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Chilbolton, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Chilbolton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Chilbolton
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Chilbolton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Chilbolton
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Less, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chilbolton and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Chilbolton
How do I find out if my home in Chilbolton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Chilbolton?
Yes. Chilbolton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Chilbolton?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.