Hampshire · London and the South East
Leckford Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Leckford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Leckford: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp patches with no obvious cause and leaks far from where the stain appears.
In a village or hamlet like Leckford, 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. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Leckford (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Leckford roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Leckford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Leckford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Leckford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Peat Spade Public House and Longstock Park, among other places. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Leckford?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
If you look after a building like Test Valley School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Leckford
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Leckford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Leckford questions
Is Leckford in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Leckford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Leckford?
Yes, Leckford is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.