Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Middleton, Hampshire
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Middleton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Airspace, weather and Middleton roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s 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. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Middleton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Middleton, we cover Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Middleton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Middleton is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
About our thermal roof survey in Middleton
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Middleton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Middleton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Middleton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Middleton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Middleton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Middleton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Middleton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Places near Middleton
What else we do in Middleton
What we are asked to look at in Middleton
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take a building like Longparish Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Middleton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.