Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Downton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Downton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Downton: what you get
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Somewhere as small as Downton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Downton (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Downton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Other services in Downton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Downton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Airspace, weather and Downton roofs
Downton lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. With Highcliffe Castle about 4.2 miles west, Downton sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Roofs in Downton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Downton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Downton
In Downton, that means homes and buildings near The Arnewood School. The closest station to Downton is New Milton station, roughly 2 miles north-west. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Downton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Downton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Downton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Downton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Downton
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.