Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Horsebridge, Hampshire
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Horsebridge and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
We will normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Thermal roof survey in Horsebridge: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces alike.
In a small place like Horsebridge, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Horsebridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Horsebridge
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Historic houses like Mottisfont Abbey, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Horsebridge goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to Church of St James: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horsebridge. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Horsebridge, we cover Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around Horsebridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near John o' Gaunt pub. Horsebridge’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What we are asked to look at in Horsebridge
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Questions from Horsebridge
Is Horsebridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Horsebridge is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Horsebridge?
Yes, Horsebridge is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Horsebridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Check outlets after heavy rain
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.