Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Oakshott
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Oakshott, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Oakshott
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Older buildings in small places like Oakshott may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Oakshott (GU33, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- File the images with your roof records
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Thermal roof surveys in Oakshott: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oakshott and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Oakshott. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU33 and GU32. Other places close to Oakshott include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Oakshott
In Oakshott, that means homes and buildings near Hawkley Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Oakshott
Will you come out to Oakshott?
Yes. Oakshott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oakshott?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Oakshott?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
For any home in Oakshott, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Oakshott can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oakshott
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Oakshott. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.