Hampshire · London and the South East
Finkley Down Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Finkley Down. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Airspace, weather and Finkley Down roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Whatever the street in Finkley Down, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Finkley Down as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Finkley Down and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
We work across the SP11 and SP10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Around Finkley Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
About our thermal roof survey in Finkley Down
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
Some older homes in villages like Finkley Down are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, 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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Finkley Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Finkley Down, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Finkley Down
Also in Finkley Down
When to book a survey in Finkley Down
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Take a building like Vigo Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Around Finkley Down, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Questions from Finkley Down
Is Finkley Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Finkley Down is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Finkley Down listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.