Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Locks Heath
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Locks Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Locks Heath
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’re worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Locks Heath, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
Other services in Locks Heath
Common questions in Locks Heath
How do I find out if my home in Locks Heath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Locks Heath?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Locks Heath is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Locks Heath doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Locks Heath roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Locks Heath. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Park Gate Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to St John: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Locks Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Locks Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO31, PO14 and PO15. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Locks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Locks Heath includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Locks Heath
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Locks Heath
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Homes in smaller places like Locks Heath can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Locks Heath
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
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