Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dibden
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Dibden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Dibden: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions alike.
Around Dibden, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Dibden (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Dibden is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Dibden
Dibden is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you look after a building like Applemore College, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Medieval Merchant's House about 2.5 miles north, the area around Dibden has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Dibden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Dibden and the places around it.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive. Other places close to Dibden include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Near you in Dibden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Orchard Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Dibden is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
Common questions in Dibden
Will you come out to Dibden?
Yes, Dibden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Dibden?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Dibden is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Places near Dibden
What else we do in Dibden
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Arranging work in a smaller place like Dibden is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dibden
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Dibden
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces