Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in King's Somborne
Wondering about the roof at a property in King's Somborne? We carry out thermal roof surveys in King's Somborne and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around King's Somborne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
About our thermal roof survey in King's Somborne
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like King's Somborne may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in King's Somborne
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in King's Somborne?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like King's Somborne needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
King's Somborne questions
Will you come out to King's Somborne?
Yes, King's Somborne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in King's Somborne listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Also near King's Somborne
Also in King's Somborne
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Flying and imaging in King's Somborne
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around King's Somborne. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in King's Somborne, we can come and survey your property. King's Somborne is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Thermal roof surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A3057 close by, King's Somborne is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around King's Somborne: Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. The closest station to King's Somborne is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof