Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hartley Mauditt
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Hartley Mauditt, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Hartley Mauditt
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and people most often book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and stains that keep coming back.
In a village or hamlet like Hartley Mauditt, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Hartley Mauditt: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Whatever the street in Hartley Mauditt, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark such as St Leonard's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. If you’re in Hartley Mauditt, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hartley Mauditt is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU34 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hartley Mauditt
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Hartley Mauditt questions
Do you cover Hartley Mauditt?
Yes, Hartley Mauditt is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hartley Mauditt?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hartley Mauditt
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Hartley Mauditt, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Outbuildings and barns around Hartley Mauditt are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.