Hampshire · London and the South East
Northington Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Northington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Why act early in Northington
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a place like Northington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How a thermal roof survey works in Northington
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Villages like Northington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Northington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Northington
Is Northington in the area you cover?
Yes, Northington is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Northington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Airspace, weather and Northington roofs
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Whatever the street in Northington, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Northington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Northington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Northington: Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Around Northington
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Inn, among other places. The closest station to Northington is Micheldever station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Northington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Northington
What else we do in Northington
How we price thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.