Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Cottonworth
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Cottonworth. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Cottonworth?
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
In and around Cottonworth, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How a thermal roof survey works in Cottonworth
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and damp around chimneys and parapets, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Cottonworth are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cottonworth
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Useful tips for Cottonworth property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- File the images with your roof records
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cottonworth
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 commit. Around Cottonworth, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Cottonworth, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Drones, thermal imaging and Cottonworth roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near 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.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cottonworth and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Cottonworth
Around Cottonworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Nearby places to Cottonworth
Also in Cottonworth
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Common questions in Cottonworth
Do you cover Cottonworth?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cottonworth is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Cottonworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally 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. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Cottonworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Cottonworth, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.