Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chineham, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Chineham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
About our thermal roof survey in Chineham
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Chineham may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Chineham (RG24, RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Chineham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Chineham: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church Chineham, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Four Lanes Community Junior School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Chineham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Chineham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG24 and RG27 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Chineham is on the A33, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Chineham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Loddon School, The Vyne Community School and Eastrop Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Chineham includes Daneshill Park Woods.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chineham
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.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Also near Chineham
Also in Chineham
What we’re asked to look at in Chineham
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Malls, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Common questions in Chineham
Is my home in Chineham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Chineham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Chineham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I book a survey in Chineham?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Chineham, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chineham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A report with photographs