Hampshire · London and the South East
Hillstreet Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hillstreet. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
How a thermal roof survey works in Hillstreet
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hillstreet are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Hillstreet (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Why act early in Hillstreet
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Older and listed buildings around Hillstreet may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common questions in Hillstreet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hillstreet?
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.
Will you come out to Hillstreet?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Places near Hillstreet
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Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
What we are asked to look at in Hillstreet
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The streets around a church like St Anne's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Airspace, weather and Hillstreet roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hillstreet, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Calmore Junior School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. Hillstreet is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hillstreet. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO40 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hillstreet include Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Near you in Hillstreet
For rail, the closest station is Totton station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Eling Experience (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Hillstreet, access is normally 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.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.