Hampshire · London and the South East
New Forest Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in New Forest. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in New Forest: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are wet insulation beneath the membrane and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In a small place like New Forest, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- New Forest (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common questions in New Forest
Is New Forest in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and New Forest is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like New Forest?
Yes, New Forest is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
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 does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Forest
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Also near New Forest
What else we do in New Forest
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like New Forest, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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 the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around New Forest
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
In and around New Forest, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
New Forest is in Hampshire. New Forest is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes New Forest and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to New Forest include Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Around New Forest
Nearby you’ll also find Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Western Downs.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in New Forest, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in New Forest
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around New Forest, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.