Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Neatham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Neatham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Neatham
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed wet areas near outlets and upstands and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Neatham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Neatham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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FAQs for Neatham
How do I find out if my home in Neatham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Neatham?
Yes. Neatham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Neatham, access is usually 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Neatham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Neatham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Around Neatham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Neatham
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The wider area around Neatham has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 4.8 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like Holy Rood Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Neatham and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Neatham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Thermal roof surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Neatham
We work in homes and buildings around Treloar School, White Hart pub and Eggar's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.