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Thermal Roof Survey in Dummer
Thermal roof surveys across Dummer, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How a thermal roof survey works in Dummer
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
In a small place like Dummer, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Dummer, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Dummer
An older home may be listed, or stand 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Dummer, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Dummer, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Dummer is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of RG25 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Near you in Dummer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dummer
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What affects the price in Dummer
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
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. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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. In a small place like Dummer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Dummer
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Dummer
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dummer?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Dummer?
Yes, Dummer is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.