Hampshire · London and the South East
Harestock Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Harestock, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. A visit to a smaller place like Harestock is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harestock
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Even in a smaller place like Harestock, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Harestock (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Harestock: your questions answered
Is Harestock in the area you cover?
Yes, Harestock is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Harestock?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Harestock
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Harestock, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Harestock
Also in Harestock
Flying and imaging in Harestock
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Harestock Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Harestock gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO22. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Harestock: Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Harestock
Around Harestock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Harestock?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
The streets around a church like Saint Barnabas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
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. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes