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Thermal Roof Survey in Hiltingbury
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Hiltingbury.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Hiltingbury questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hiltingbury?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Hiltingbury. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Hiltingbury?
Yes, Hiltingbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hiltingbury
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed wet areas near outlets and upstands and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it.
Places like Hiltingbury can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Hiltingbury (SO53, SO52, SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Common roof problems in Hiltingbury
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. 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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
The streets around a church such as St. Martin in the Woods are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Hiltingbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hiltingbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hiltingbury
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Nearby places to Hiltingbury
What else we do in Hiltingbury
Thermal roof surveys in Hiltingbury: local notes
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building around Hiltingbury goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like Hiltingbury Junior School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hiltingbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO53, SO52 and SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Pine Road, Beech Road and Common Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Chandler's Ford (1 mile south), Allbrook (1 mile south-east), Boyatt Wood (2 miles south-east), Highbridge (2 miles east) and Lord's Wood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hiltingbury
In Hiltingbury, that means homes and buildings near Thornden School and Thornden School, among other places. The closest station to Hiltingbury is Chandlers Ford station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.