Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Durford Wood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof surveys around Durford Wood
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Durford Wood and the rest of Hampshire. Durford Wood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in GU33 and GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Durford Wood include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Durford Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Whistle Stop pub. The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Thermal roof survey in Durford Wood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed leaks far from where the stain appears and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Durford Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Durford Wood
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Durford Wood: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Durford Wood?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Durford Wood in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Durford Wood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
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.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Durford Wood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Durford Wood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Durford Wood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Durford Wood
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If you look after a building like Liss Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.