Hampshire · London and the South East
Hoe Gate Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Hoe Gate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Questions from Hoe Gate
Is Hoe Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Hoe Gate in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hoe Gate as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hoe Gate
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and gaps in loft insulation, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Hoe Gate often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hoe Gate
Also in Hoe Gate
Flying and imaging in Hoe Gate
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hoe Gate, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Newtown Soberton Infant School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hoe Gate can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoe Gate include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hoe Gate
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Hoe Gate 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 can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoe Gate
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hoe Gate. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common roof problems in Hoe Gate
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hoe Gate
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.