Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lovedean, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lovedean from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lovedean
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are stains that keep coming back and leaks far from where the stain appears.
In a small place like Lovedean, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Lovedean (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Also near Lovedean
What else we do in Lovedean
Lovedean questions
Is Lovedean in the area you cover?
Yes, Lovedean is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Lovedean is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lovedean
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Lovedean
Lovedean lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Whatever the street in Lovedean, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodcroft Primary, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lovedean. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lovedean and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road. We also cover the places around Lovedean: Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Around Lovedean
We work in homes and buildings around Horndean Technology College. The closest station to Lovedean is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lovedean include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Lovedean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Lovedean, 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 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.