Hampshire · London and the South East
Fordingbridge Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Fordingbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Fordingbridge
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in loft insulation and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Places like Fordingbridge can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Fordingbridge is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Fordingbridge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in Fordingbridge
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we are asked to look at in Fordingbridge
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
With Breamore House about 2.8 miles north, the area around Fordingbridge has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
Common questions in Fordingbridge
Is my home in Fordingbridge 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. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Fordingbridge?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
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.
Thermal roof surveys around Fordingbridge
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you look after a building such as Fordingbridge Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently 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.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Fordingbridge and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Picket Close. With the A338 and B3078 close by, Fordingbridge is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Fordingbridge, we cover Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Fordingbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Fordingbridge include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
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 combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.