Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Horndean
Thermal roof surveys in Horndean, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Horndean, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
About our thermal roof survey in Horndean
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and patches of heat loss across the roof.
For a town like Horndean, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Horndean (PO8, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Horndean
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.8 miles south-east, show how far back building around Horndean goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Horndean questions
What do I need to do before a survey in Horndean?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Horndean. It also helps to know about any leaks or earlier repairs.
Do you cover Horndean?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Horndean is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Airspace, weather and Horndean roofs
Horndean lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Horndean Technology College will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Saint Wilfrid's, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Horndean, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Horndean and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in PO8 and PO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm and the roads around them. You will find Horndean on the A3 and A3(M), which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Horndean include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Horndean has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Horndean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horndean Infant School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. On homes in Horndean, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horndean
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A photo-illustrated written report
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Where a pattern cannot 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. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What affects the price in Horndean
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.