Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Elson
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Elson. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in Elson
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at patches of heat loss across the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Around Elson, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Elson (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Elson, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Elson is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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FAQs for Elson
Is Elson within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Elson?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often 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’s safe access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Elson?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
What affects the price in Elson
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Elson?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flying and imaging in Elson
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Elson, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. An older home may be listed, or stand 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.
If you look after a building such as Elson Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Elson for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Elson is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys.
All of PO12 and PO13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Elson is on the A32, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Elson
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Head pub, St Vincent College and Brune Park Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Elson includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.