Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Crofton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Crofton, with photos and a written report.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crofton
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older and listed buildings around Crofton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crofton
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crofton
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Crofton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Crofton (PO14, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Crofton roofs
Crofton is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. For an older house near a landmark like Peel Common Mission Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Crofton, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Crofton.
Here we cover the PO14 and PO13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Crofton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baycroft School and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit, among other places. The closest station to Crofton is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crofton include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Crofton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Crofton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crofton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Nearby places to Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Crofton
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Common reasons to book include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you look after a building such as Crofton School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Crofton
Is Crofton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Crofton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Solent Airport is about 1 mile away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.