Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Fareham Common, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Fareham Common from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Fareham Common
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, across insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
In smaller places like Fareham Common, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Fareham Common, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Fareham Common
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a smaller place like Fareham Common, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fareham Common
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Fareham Common questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fareham Common?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Fareham Common is about 3 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Fareham Common listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’ll then get the report by email.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Fareham Common property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Airspace, weather and Fareham Common roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Fareham Common, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. 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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wykeham House School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Fareham Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fareham Common is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO16 and PO14. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Fareham Common sits on or near the A32, which makes travel easy. We also cover Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Fareham Common
Around Fareham Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Harrison Primary School, The Red Lion Hotel and Cams Hill School. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Fareham Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.