Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hipley, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hipley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Hipley
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and cold areas below the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hipley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hipley (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
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.
What else we do in Hipley
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hipley
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hipley
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hipley
Do you cover Hipley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hipley?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hipley roofs
Hipley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Newtown Soberton Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Bookings from Hipley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hipley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO7 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Hipley
Hipley’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Hipley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.