Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Holybourne
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Holybourne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
Flying and imaging in Holybourne
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Holybourne means lost rooms as well as repairs. Take a building like Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Holybourne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of GU34 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road. If you’re just outside Holybourne, we cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Near you in Holybourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School and the streets around them. Holybourne’s nearest station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holybourne include Holybourne Hill.
How a thermal roof survey works in Holybourne
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 booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and heat escaping through the roof, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
In a small place like Holybourne, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Holybourne: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Holybourne is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Holybourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Holybourne is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Holybourne?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Also near Holybourne
Other services in Holybourne
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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 an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Holybourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Holybourne?
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take an older house close to Holy Rood Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Surveys for landlords and agents in Holybourne
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.