Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Oakridge
Thermal roof surveys in Oakridge, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Oakridge: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and missing or slipped insulation.
Around Oakridge, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Oakridge (RG21, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Oakridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oakridge?
Yes, Oakridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Oakridge as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Oakridge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Oakridge?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Oakridge property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Also near Oakridge
Other services in Oakridge
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Why it is worth a survey now in Oakridge
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Arranging work in a smaller place like Oakridge is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Oakridge?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Malls, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Oakridge
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The Vyne lies about 2.6 miles north, so building around Oakridge goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like The Vyne Community School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Oakridge as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Oakridge is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG21 and RG24 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or a nearby road, we can help. With the A3010 close by, Oakridge is simple for us to get to. We also cover Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
Around Oakridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun pub, Oakridge Junior School and The Costello School, among other places. Oakridge has its own railway station: Basingstoke station. A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oakridge include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a survey in Oakridge, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.