Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in East Anton, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in East Anton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
How a thermal roof survey works in East Anton
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Older cottages and houses around East Anton may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- East Anton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around East Anton
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of East Anton. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to St Paul Church Centre: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Endeavour Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
East Anton is about 1 mile north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Anton and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Cobb Drive, Long Barn Road and Pasture Walk and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Knights Enham (1 mile north-west), Finkley (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile south-east), Smannell (1 mile north-east) and Enham Alamein (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (13 miles south-east).
Near you in East Anton
In East Anton, that means homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy, The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy. The closest station to East Anton is Andover station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around East Anton includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Nearby places to East Anton
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FAQs for East Anton
Is East Anton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover East Anton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and East Anton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t 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 will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around East Anton is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for East Anton property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- File the images with your roof records
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in East Anton
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near East Anton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Around East Anton, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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