Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in East Wellow
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for East Wellow and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof survey in East Wellow
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you 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. If you’ve noticed missing or slipped insulation and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof alike.
Somewhere as small as East Wellow, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Airspace, weather and East Wellow roofs
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around East Wellow goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Wellow and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover East Wellow and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Thermal roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive. We also cover the places around East Wellow: Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in East Wellow
Around East Wellow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Embley and the streets around them. East Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in East Wellow
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you look after a building such as Wellow School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like East Wellow, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Wellow
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
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East Wellow questions
Do you cover smaller places like East Wellow?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is East Wellow in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Wellow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.