Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in New Copse, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in New Copse. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
About our thermal roof survey in New Copse
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are leaks far from where the stain appears and stains that keep coming back, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like New Copse, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as New Copse, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around New Copse
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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Medstead Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit New Copse as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. New Copse is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside New Copse, we cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
What’s near New Copse
The closest station to New Copse is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Copse include King's Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Copse
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a place like New Copse, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in New Copse?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
With Bentworth Hall about 0.9 miles north-east, the area around New Copse has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Nearby places to New Copse
Also in New Copse
New Copse: your questions answered
Is my home in New Copse listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to New Copse?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in New Copse?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.