Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ossemsley, Hampshire
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ossemsley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Thermal roof survey in Ossemsley: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’re worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ossemsley may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Ossemsley (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Ossemsley
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ossemsley 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.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ossemsley
Is Ossemsley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ossemsley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Ossemsley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
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 also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does this replace a RICS home 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Ossemsley
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ossemsley?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you look after a building such as Ballard School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Ossemsley
Ossemsley is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Ossemsley goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to St John: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. If you are in Ossemsley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of BH25 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive. We also cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Ossemsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Arnewood School and The Rising Sun pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Ossemsley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions