Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Grateley, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Grateley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Grateley 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.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our thermal roof survey in Grateley
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a small place like Grateley, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Grateley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Grateley
Do you cover Grateley?
Yes, Grateley is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Grateley is listed?
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.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How do I book a survey in Grateley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Grateley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Drones, thermal imaging and Grateley roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Grateley Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Grateley and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Grateley and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Grateley: Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Grateley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn. Grateley’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Grateley include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Other services in Grateley
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Why act early in Grateley
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Grateley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Grateley, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Grateley
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Common roof problems in Grateley
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours