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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hyde, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys around Hyde, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
About our thermal roof survey in Hyde
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hyde 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hyde (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Hyde
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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
With Breamore House about 4.4 miles north, the area around Hyde has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building like Hyde Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hyde is in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hyde and the surrounding area. Hyde is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SP6. Streets in the area include Gorley Lynch and Hyde Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Hungerford (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), North Gorley (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile north-east) and Stuckton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
What’s near Hyde
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.5 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Hyde, access is frequently the only tricky part. 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 talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Hyde questions
Is Hyde in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hyde?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
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 talk through the forecast as you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hyde
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
When to book a survey in Hyde
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Ascension: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs