Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Old Netley, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Old Netley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Old Netley
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. 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. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Old Netley, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Old Netley
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a place like Old Netley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Old Netley
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Old Netley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Old Netley?
Yes, Old Netley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Old Netley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Old Netley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
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.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What else we do in Old Netley
Thermal roof surveys in Old Netley: local notes
Old Netley lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Old Netley. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you look after a building such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul’s Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building around Old Netley goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Old Netley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Old Netley and the places around it.
Every address in SO31 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens and the roads around them. Other places close to Old Netley include Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Around Old Netley
We work in homes and buildings around Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. Old Netley’s nearest station is Bursledon station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Netley Common.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Old Netley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.