Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Godshill, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Godshill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Gaps in loft insulation
Drones, thermal imaging and Godshill roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Godshill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Godshill is in Hampshire. Roofs in Godshill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SP6. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Godshill: Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Godshill
Around Godshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fighting Cocks pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes.
Thermal roof survey in Godshill
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and people most often book us about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp patches with no obvious cause.
In a village or hamlet like Godshill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Godshill (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Godshill
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Take a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Godshill 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Godshill: your questions answered
Is Godshill in the area you cover?
Yes, Godshill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is Godshill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Godshill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Godshill and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For older village homes like those around Godshill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are 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’d like to know.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.