Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Headbourne Worthy
Independent thermal roof surveys in Headbourne Worthy. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Headbourne Worthy
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. 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 is safe access. Common reasons to book are damp patches with no obvious cause and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Headbourne Worthy, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Common roof problems in Headbourne Worthy
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Headbourne Worthy questions
Do you cover smaller places like Headbourne Worthy?
Yes, Headbourne Worthy is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Headbourne Worthy?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Headbourne Worthy is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Towns and villages near Headbourne Worthy
More services for Headbourne Worthy
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Airspace, weather and Headbourne Worthy roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a building such as Kings Worthy Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you are in Headbourne Worthy, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Headbourne Worthy and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across the SO23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Near you in Headbourne Worthy
In Headbourne Worthy, that means homes and buildings near The Cart And Horses Public House and Henry Beaufort School. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Headbourne Worthy needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs