Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Durley
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Durley, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Durley
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, on flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Durley are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Durley (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durley
Letting agents and landlords in Durley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Durley
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Durley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Durley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Is Durley within the area you cover?
Yes. Durley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
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 when you book.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Durley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Durley: local notes
The wider area around Durley has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 5 miles west. 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. Durley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Durley across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO32 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates. We also cover the places around Durley: Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Durley
Around Durley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. Durley’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durley include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.