Hampshire · London and the South East
Kempshott Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Kempshott, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Kempshott
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
Places like Kempshott can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Kempshott (RG22, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. 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.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Kempshott often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Kempshott
The wider area around Kempshott has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 4.9 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places such as The Malls, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take an older house close to Saint Mark's Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Take a building like Kempshott Junior School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Kempshott and the surrounding area. Kempshott is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG22 and RG23. Local streets include Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Kempshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Common questions in Kempshott
Is Kempshott within the area you cover?
Yes, Kempshott is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Kempshott listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. On a bungalow or cottage around Kempshott, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kempshott
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Kempshott
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.