Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hill Brow
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Hill Brow, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Hill Brow may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hill Brow
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp patches with no obvious cause, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Hill Brow, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Hill Brow (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hill Brow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
When to book a survey in Hill Brow
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Anyone responsible for a site like Liss Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Questions from Hill Brow
Is Hill Brow in the area you cover?
Yes, Hill Brow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Hill Brow is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Thermal roof surveys in Hill Brow: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Rake Mission Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hill Brow work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in GU33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road. Being close to the B2070, Hill Brow is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Hill Brow, we cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Hill Brow
In Hill Brow, that means homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hill Brow
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.