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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hollywater, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys around Hollywater, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Hollywater: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Hollywater, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Hollywater roofs
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, 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. If you look after a building such as Woodlea Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollywater and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Hollywater and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Thermal roof surveys in GU35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Hollywater Road and Liphook Road. We also cover Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollywater
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. Hollywater’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Around Hollywater, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hollywater
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollywater
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Other services in Hollywater
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hollywater
Is my home in Hollywater listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hollywater in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hollywater, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hollywater, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Useful tips for Hollywater property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.