Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Crockerhill, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Crockerhill, with photographs and a written report.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crockerhill
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Typical surveys look at cold areas below the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Crockerhill may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Crockerhill
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. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockerhill
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Crockerhill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
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 is easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Crockerhill
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Crockerhill, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Henry Cort Community College will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Crockerhill is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Crockerhill. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Crockerhill: Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Near you in Crockerhill
For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Crockerhill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Crockerhill
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Crockerhill questions
Is Crockerhill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Crockerhill?
Yes, Crockerhill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crockerhill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.