Hampshire · London and the South East
New Alresford Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in New Alresford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in New Alresford
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Places like New Alresford can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- New Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in New Alresford
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Around New Alresford, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in New Alresford
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to New Alresford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Drones, thermal imaging and New Alresford roofs
About 3 miles south lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around New Alresford has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Sun Hill Junior School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in New Alresford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill, and we cover them all. New Alresford is on the B3046 and B3047, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to New Alresford include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Alresford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Running Horse Public House and Perins School. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse.
Places near New Alresford
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Questions from New Alresford
Is New Alresford within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Alresford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.