Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Exton
Thermal roof surveys across Exton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Exton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our thermal roof survey in Exton
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. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Exton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Exton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Exton
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Exton: your questions answered
Is Exton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Exton in the area you cover?
Yes, Exton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Why act early in Exton
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For older village homes like those around Exton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Exton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Drones, thermal imaging and Exton roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hinton Ampner House lies about 4.2 miles north, so building around Exton goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Exton, we can survey the roof. Across Hampshire, we cover Exton. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Exton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shoe Inn and the streets around them. For a walk, there is St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.