Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in New Milton
Thermal roof surveys across New Milton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in New Milton
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like New Milton, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- New Milton (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in New Milton
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. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Highcliffe Castle lies about 2.7 miles south-west, so building around New Milton goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Places near New Milton
What else we do in New Milton
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like New Milton is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in New Milton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in New Milton
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Common questions in New Milton
Do you cover smaller places like New Milton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover New Milton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and New Milton is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in New Milton?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Thermal roof surveys in New Milton: local notes
New Milton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like The Arnewood School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
New Milton is in Hampshire. Bookings from New Milton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover New Milton. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in BH25 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road. You will find New Milton on the A337 and B3055, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to New Milton include Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Milton
Around New Milton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Centre pub and New Milton Junior School. There’s a railway station in New Milton itself: New Milton station. Nearby you will also find Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in New Milton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.