Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hillhead
Thermal roof surveys in Hillhead and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hillhead
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We’re frequently asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Villages like Hillhead often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hillhead (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hillhead
Hillhead is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Historic houses such as Osborne House, about 4.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hillhead goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hillhead for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hillhead is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO45. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hillhead
For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Hillhead includes Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
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Hillhead questions
Is Hillhead within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hillhead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hillhead?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St George, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Hillhead, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Hillhead, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hillhead
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.