Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Newton Valence, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys around Newton Valence, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Newton Valence: 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. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at heat escaping through the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Newton Valence, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
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.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Newton Valence
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Whatever the street in Newton Valence, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Newton Valence, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Newton Valence and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Newton Valence include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Newton Valence
Newton Valence’s nearest station is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Why get it checked now?
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 small place like Newton Valence, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What affects the price in Newton Valence
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
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’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Newton Valence, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for Newton Valence
Will you come out to Newton Valence?
Yes, Newton Valence is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Newton Valence in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Newton Valence as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Newton Valence?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.