Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hatherden
Thermal roof surveys across Hatherden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Hatherden
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hatherden may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Hatherden (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and letting agents in Hatherden book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Around Hatherden, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hatherden
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Useful tips for Hatherden property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hatherden roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Christchurch, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hatherden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hatherden and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hatherden, we cover Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Hatherden
Around Hatherden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hare & Hounds pub and Harrow Way Community School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hatherden include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Questions from Hatherden
Is my home in Hatherden listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hatherden?
Yes, Hatherden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Towns and villages near Hatherden
What else we do in Hatherden
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Hatherden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 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.