Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Empshott, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Empshott.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Empshott, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Empshott, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Empshott
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof alike.
Older buildings in small places like Empshott may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Empshott (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Empshott
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Rood are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Questions from Empshott
Will you come out to Empshott?
Yes, Empshott is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Empshott listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Empshott
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Towns and villages near Empshott
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Thermal roof surveys around Empshott
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Empshott, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Empshott get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Empshott and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU33. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Mill Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Empshott include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Empshott
Empshott’s nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Empshott
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.