Hampshire · London and the South East
Elvetham Heath Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Elvetham Heath, with photos and a clear written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
About our thermal roof survey in Elvetham Heath
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. 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. We’re often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
In smaller places like Elvetham Heath, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Elvetham Heath (GU51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Nearby places to Elvetham Heath
Other services in Elvetham Heath
Flying and imaging in Elvetham Heath
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Elvetham Heath, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Blackbushe Airport is about 3 miles from Elvetham Heath. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Elvetham Heath Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as Church on the Heath, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For hotels and guest houses around Elvetham Heath, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Elvetham Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Elvetham Heath can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Kingsley Square, West Tisbury Close and Whitchurch Road. We also cover the places around Elvetham Heath: Elvetham (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Winchfield Hurst (2 miles south-west) and Dogmersfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Elvetham Heath
We work in homes and buildings around De Havilland Arms, Calthorpe Park School and Stockton House School. The nearest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Elvetham Heath is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Elvetham Heath: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Elvetham Heath?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Blackbushe Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elvetham Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Elvetham Heath
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On a bungalow or cottage around Elvetham Heath, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Elvetham Heath
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
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