Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Long Sutton, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Long Sutton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Thermal roof survey in Long Sutton
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are cold areas below the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Some older homes in villages like Long Sutton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Long Sutton (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Long Sutton
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Long Sutton
Also in Long Sutton
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Thermal roof surveys around Long Sutton
Long Sutton is about 2 miles from RAF Odiham. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Long Sutton Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Long Sutton is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Long Sutton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Long Sutton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across RG29 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Street, Wingate Meadow and Wingate Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in South Warnborough (1 mile west), Well (1 mile east), Bidden (2 miles west), Odiham (2 miles north) and Little Hoddington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (6 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Long Sutton
In Long Sutton, that means homes and buildings near Lord Wandsworth College and Robert May's School. The closest station to Long Sutton is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (3 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.8 miles south). The countryside around Long Sutton includes Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Long Sutton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Long Sutton?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Why it is worth a survey now in Long Sutton
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Around Long Sutton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Long Sutton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Long Sutton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Long Sutton?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. 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 because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.