Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dunbridge
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Dunbridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunbridge
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’re worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Dunbridge are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Dunbridge roofs
About 0.7 miles north-east lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Dunbridge has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Awbridge Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in Dunbridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Dunbridge is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO51 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Dunbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Dunbridge itself: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
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 can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Dunbridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Questions from Dunbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunbridge?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Dunbridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Dunbridge is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dunbridge
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dunbridge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunbridge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.