Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Freefolk, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Freefolk from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Freefolk
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Older buildings in small places like Freefolk may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Freefolk (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Freefolk needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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What else we do in Freefolk
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a place like Freefolk, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Freefolk questions
Is Freefolk within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Freefolk listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Freefolk
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drones, thermal imaging and Freefolk roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Testbourne Community School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Freefolk. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RG28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include London Road and Priory Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Freefolk
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles west.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.