Hampshire · London and the South East
Frostlane Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Frostlane, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
FAQs for Frostlane
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frostlane?
Yes, Frostlane is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Frostlane?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frostlane
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet areas near outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Frostlane may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Frostlane (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Frostlane
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Frostlane
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Frostlane are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frostlane
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Frostlane, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Frostlane
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Frostlane, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Shop and office owners around Westquay may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Frostlane. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Frostlane can all book thermal roof surveys. Frostlane is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Frostlane
Typical jobs here are in homes near Noadswood School and the streets around them. Frostlane’s nearest station is Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Frostlane includes Mercury Marshes.
Also in Frostlane
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Frostlane?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take a building like Waterside Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT