Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Kentsboro
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Kentsboro, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kentsboro
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Kentsboro, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Kentsboro roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For any home in Kentsboro, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Around Kentsboro, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Kentsboro for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO20. Local streets include Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead. If you’re just outside Kentsboro, we cover Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kentsboro
The closest station to Kentsboro is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Kentsboro includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Also near Kentsboro
What else we do in Kentsboro
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Kentsboro
Do you cover Kentsboro?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Kentsboro is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Kentsboro within the area you cover?
Yes, Kentsboro is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
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 soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What affects the price in Kentsboro
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Kentsboro, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Kentsboro, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.