Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Fawley, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Fawley and across Hampshire.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
What affects the price in Fawley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How a thermal roof survey works in Fawley
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at damp patches with no obvious cause and ceilings that feel colder in places, across insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Fawley, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Fawley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Drones, thermal imaging and Fawley roofs
Fawley lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fawley. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fawley Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fawley and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fawley. Southampton is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane. We also cover the places around Fawley: Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
Around Fawley
Around Fawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy. For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Fawley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Fawley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Fawley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Fawley?
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fawley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Fawley. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Questions from Fawley
Do you cover Fawley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Fawley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Fawley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Useful tips for Fawley property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the images with your roof records
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.