Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hawkley, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hawkley.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
Flying and imaging in Hawkley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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.
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings from Hawkley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the GU33 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Near you in Hawkley
Around Hawkley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hawkley Inn. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hawkley include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hawkley
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Villages like Hawkley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hawkley (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hawkley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Hawkley, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Hawkley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hawkley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Hawkley
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Hawkley
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Around Hawkley, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
FAQs for Hawkley
Do you cover Hawkley?
Yes, Hawkley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hawkley as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Hawkley?
Yes, Hawkley is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hawkley?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.