Hampshire · London and the South East
North Boarhunt Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for North Boarhunt, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in North Boarhunt: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
In a small place like North Boarhunt, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt is within about 4 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in North Boarhunt is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Hampshire, we cover North Boarhunt and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to North Boarhunt include Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Landmarks near North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near North Boarhunt include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Boarhunt can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Boarhunt
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like North Boarhunt, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in North Boarhunt
Will you come out to North Boarhunt?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is North Boarhunt in the area you cover?
Yes, North Boarhunt is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in North Boarhunt as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is this a RICS 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Common roof problems in North Boarhunt
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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What else we do in North Boarhunt
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.