Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Langley, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Langley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Langley
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We are frequently asked to look into possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and water that travels before it shows, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
In a small place like Langley, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
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.
- Where
- Langley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Thermal roof surveys in Langley: local notes
Langley is within about 2 miles 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. Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Langley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Blackfield Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings from Langley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Langley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO45 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 Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Langley, we cover Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Langley
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy. The closest station to Langley is Hamble station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot 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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Langley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Places near Langley
What else we do in Langley
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. In a small place like Langley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Langley
Will you come out to Langley?
Yes. Langley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Langley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Langley
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Take an older house close to St Francis: 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
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Langley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.