Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hound, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hound from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof survey in Hound
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold areas below the roof and heat escaping through the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hound are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hound (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Hound needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hound
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Hound
Also in Hound
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
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.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Hound: your questions answered
Is Hound in the area you cover?
Yes, Hound is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hound as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Hound listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hound
Hound lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Hound has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hamble School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hound and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
All of SO31 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Hound, we cover Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Around Hound
In Hound, that means homes and buildings near Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House. There is a railway station in Hound itself: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
When to book a survey in Hound
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you run a business near Westquay, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive