Hampshire · London and the South East
Laverstoke Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Laverstoke, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
Surveys for landlords and agents in Laverstoke
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
About our thermal roof survey in Laverstoke
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Laverstoke often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Laverstoke (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Laverstoke
What else we do in Laverstoke
What affects the price in Laverstoke
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Laverstoke: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Laverstoke?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Laverstoke?
Yes. Laverstoke is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
When to book a survey in Laverstoke
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Testbourne Community School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Drones, thermal imaging and Laverstoke roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Laverstoke gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Laverstoke. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Laverstoke: Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Laverstoke
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.7 miles west.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Laverstoke 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes