Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Norleywood
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Norleywood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Norleywood, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our thermal roof survey in Norleywood
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We’re frequently asked to look into damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Norleywood are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Norleywood (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Flying and imaging in Norleywood
Norleywood lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With Beaulieu Palace House about 3.5 miles north-east, Norleywood sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Norleywood is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Norleywood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Norleywood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO41. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Norleywood Road, Joys Lane and Thatchers Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in East End (1 mile south-east), Thorns Beach (3 miles east), Hamstead (5 miles south-east), Bouldnor (5 miles south) and Yarmouth (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Norleywood
The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Norleywood
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Norleywood
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Baddesley Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why act early in Norleywood
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older and listed buildings around Norleywood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norleywood
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Also in Norleywood
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Norleywood questions
Will you come out to Norleywood?
Yes. Norleywood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Norleywood?
Yes, Norleywood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Norleywood as anywhere else.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.