Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Keyhaven, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Keyhaven, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Flying and imaging in Keyhaven
Keyhaven is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Keyhaven is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Keyhaven. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO41 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Around Keyhaven
In Keyhaven, that means homes and buildings near The Gun Public House and Priestlands School and the streets around them. Keyhaven’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
How a thermal roof survey works in Keyhaven
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a village or hamlet like Keyhaven, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Keyhaven often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- File the images with your roof records
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we are asked to look at in Keyhaven
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Take a building like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Questions from Keyhaven
Will you come out to Keyhaven?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Keyhaven?
Yes, Keyhaven is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Keyhaven as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Keyhaven?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.