Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Kimbridge, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Kimbridge from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Flying and imaging in Kimbridge
The wider area around Kimbridge has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 0.9 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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.
Take a building like Awbridge Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Kimbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kimbridge can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Kimbridge and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO51 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Kimbridge: Dunbridge (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (1 mile north), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kimbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (3 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
How a thermal roof survey works in Kimbridge
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Kimbridge 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Kimbridge (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
What we are asked to look at in Kimbridge
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Towns and villages near Kimbridge
What else we do in Kimbridge
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kimbridge
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Kimbridge frequently 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 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. For an older or listed building in a place like Kimbridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Kimbridge: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kimbridge?
Yes, Kimbridge is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Kimbridge?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.