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Thermal imaging roof survey in Colden Common, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Colden Common? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Colden Common and across Hampshire.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colden Common
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Around Colden Common, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Colden Common questions
Is Colden Common within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Colden Common is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
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 because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Nearby places to Colden Common
What else we do in Colden Common
Drones, thermal imaging and Colden Common roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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. Colden Common is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Colden Common Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With South Stoneham House about 4.8 miles south-west, the area around Colden Common has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Colden Common is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO21 and SO50 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Colden Common
We work in homes and buildings around Thornden School and the streets around them. The closest station to Colden Common is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
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, tell us 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. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Colden Common does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Colden Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Colden Common
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover