Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hart Plain
Thermal roof surveys in Hart Plain from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
About our thermal roof survey in Hart Plain
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you’re worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Hart Plain may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hart Plain (PO8, PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hart Plain
Do you cover Hart Plain?
Yes, Hart Plain is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Hart Plain is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Flying and imaging in Hart Plain
Hart Plain is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hart Plain Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Hart Plain Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Hart Plain is about 1 mile north of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In Hart Plain, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO8 and PO7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Milton Road, King's Road and Eagle Avenue. Other places close to Hart Plain include Cowplain (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hart Plain
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cowplain School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hart Plain include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Windmill Hill.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Common roof problems in Hart Plain
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
Warblington Castle, about 4.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hart Plain. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hart Plain is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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 we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.