Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Farnborough, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Farnborough, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
Useful tips for Farnborough property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof survey in Farnborough: what you get
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about leaks that are hard to trace and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a town like Farnborough, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We take care over neighbours’ privacy. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Farnborough
Is Farnborough in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is drone flying allowed in Farnborough?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Farnborough Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
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. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Why act early in Farnborough
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Farnborough, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Farnborough, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Farnborough, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Places near Farnborough
More services for Farnborough
Drones, thermal imaging and Farnborough roofs
Farnborough is about 2 miles from Farnborough Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hart Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Take a building like Tower Hill Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Bookings from Farnborough are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A325 and A327, Farnborough is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Farnborough include Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Farnborough has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Farnborough
In Farnborough, that means homes and buildings near The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Farnborough include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Common roof problems in Farnborough
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
The streets around a church such as Church of St Christopher are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID