Hampshire · London and the South East
Lyde Green Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Lyde Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Lyde Green?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you look after a building such as Whitewater Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
About our thermal roof survey in Lyde Green
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Lyde Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lyde Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Lyde Green?
Yes. Lyde Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyde Green?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Airspace, weather and Lyde Green roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 2.8 miles north, show how far back building around Lyde Green goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to Rotherwick Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyde Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Lyde Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lyde Green include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Lyde Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Also near Lyde Green
What else we do in Lyde Green
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Around Lyde Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.