Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Gilbert Street
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Gilbert Street. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
Useful tips for Gilbert Street property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- File the images with your roof records
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof survey in Gilbert Street: what you get
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace.
Some older homes in villages like Gilbert Street are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch 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 report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Gilbert Street (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Gilbert Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common questions in Gilbert Street
Do you cover smaller places like Gilbert Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gilbert Street?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
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 it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Gilbert Street
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Ropley Church of England Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Also near Gilbert Street
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Gilbert Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Gilbert Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Gilbert Street
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Thermal roof surveys around Gilbert Street
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. With Bentworth Hall about 4.2 miles north, Gilbert Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Gilbert Street is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill. If you’re just outside Gilbert Street, we cover Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Around Gilbert Street
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Gilbert Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.