Hampshire · London and the South East
Fisher's Pond Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Fisher's Pond? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Fisher's Pond?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
South Stoneham House lies about 4.6 miles south-west, so building around Fisher's Pond goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How a thermal roof survey works in Fisher's Pond
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, 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. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Fisher's Pond, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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.
- Place
- Fisher's Pond (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fisher's Pond
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Fisher's Pond
Are there drone restrictions around Fisher's Pond?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Fisher's Pond. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How do I find out if my home in Fisher's Pond is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
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.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Fisher's Pond?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Fisher's Pond can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Thermal roof surveys around Fisher's Pond
Fisher's Pond is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Colden Common Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Fisher's Pond is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO50 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fisher's Pond
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wyvern Technology College and The Fox & Hounds pub. Fisher's Pond’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Shawford Down.