Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Gosport, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Gosport and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gosport
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cold areas below the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Some older homes in villages like Gosport are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Gosport (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Gosport, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Gosport
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A report with photographs
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Drones, thermal imaging and Gosport roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Gosport gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Gosport and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Gosport: Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Gosport
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Horse Public House and The Mountbatten School. The closest station to Gosport is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check the loft can be reached safely
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Gosport
Is Gosport within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Gosport?
Yes, Gosport is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Places near Gosport
What else we do in Gosport
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Gosport, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Gosport
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times