Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Horton Heath, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Horton Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Horton Heath is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Horton Heath
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’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
Places like Horton Heath can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In an older home around Horton Heath, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horton Heath
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Common questions in Horton Heath
Is Horton Heath within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Horton Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Horton Heath
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in Horton Heath
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Horton Heath, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
South Stoneham House, about 3.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horton Heath. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Fair Oak Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Roofs in Horton Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
We survey roofs across the SO50 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Horton Heath: Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Around Horton Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.