Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Mottisfont, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys around Mottisfont, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Mottisfont
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. 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’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Mottisfont often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Mottisfont
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 0.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Mottisfont goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Mottisfont, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. Other places close to Mottisfont include Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Mottisfont
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
Mottisfont questions
Is Mottisfont within the area you cover?
Yes, Mottisfont is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mottisfont?
Yes, Mottisfont is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mottisfont as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a place like Mottisfont, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mottisfont
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Mottisfont
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Mottisfont, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.