Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Greatham
A careful look at the roof at your property in Greatham, with photos and a written report.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Greatham
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Greatham may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Greatham (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Greatham property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check outlets after heavy rain
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Drones, thermal imaging and Greatham roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Greatham and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Greatham and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU33 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Greatham
Greatham’s nearest station is Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Greatham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Greatham
Other services in Greatham
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Greatham?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Anyone responsible for a site like Greatham Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Greatham questions
Is Greatham in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Greatham is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Greatham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Greatham?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.