Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lymore
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lymore, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Lymore
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Lymore, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lymore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lymore
Is Lymore within the area you cover?
Yes, Lymore is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lymore?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lymore as anywhere else.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Thermal roof surveys around Lymore
Lymore is within about 1 mile of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lymore and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Lymore and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO41 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lymore: Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Near you in Lymore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Priestlands School and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lymore
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lymore can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lymore
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Lymore, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.