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Thermal imaging roof survey in Matchams, Hampshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Matchams. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Matchams
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Matchams, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
How a thermal roof survey works in Matchams
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Matchams may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Matchams (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Matchams, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Why act early in Matchams
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a small place like Matchams, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Matchams: your questions answered
Is Matchams within the area you cover?
Yes, Matchams is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Matchams is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What we’re asked to look at in Matchams
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
In and around Matchams, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Matchams
Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Matchams goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Matchams is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Matchams can all book thermal roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes Matchams. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of BH24 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Matchams include Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Matchams
Typical jobs here are in homes near Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.