Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hawley, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hawley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Hawley
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In smaller places like Hawley, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Hawley (GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Also near Hawley
Also in Hawley
Drones, thermal imaging and Hawley roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Hawley is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hawley across London and South East England. Hawley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road. Being close to the A30, Hawley is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Near you in Hawley
We work in homes and buildings around Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library. Hawley has its own railway station: Blackwater station. Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hawley
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you look after a building like Hawley Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Common questions in Hawley
Is Hawley within the area you cover?
Yes, Hawley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hawley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Hawley is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Hawley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.