Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Micheldever Station, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Micheldever Station, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Common roof problems in Micheldever Station
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
In and around Micheldever Station, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Thermal roof survey in Micheldever Station: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places.
In a small place like Micheldever Station, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Micheldever Station (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Micheldever Station questions
Do you cover Micheldever Station?
Yes, Micheldever Station is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Micheldever Station?
Yes, Micheldever Station is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Micheldever Station often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Drones, thermal imaging and Micheldever Station roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For properties in and around Micheldever Station, we check what can safely be seen and explain what we find.
Micheldever Station is about 8 miles north of Hyde, in Hampshire. In Micheldever Station, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Micheldever Station is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Andover Road, Overton Road and Ellis Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Micheldever Station include Northbrook (2 miles south), Micheldever (2 miles south), East Stratton (3 miles south-east), Hunton (3 miles south-west) and Stoke Charity (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south) and Alton (13 miles east).
Near you in Micheldever Station
In Micheldever Station, that means homes and buildings near The Dove Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 5 miles north.
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Micheldever Station, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Micheldever Station
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Micheldever Station
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.