Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Owslebury Bottom. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
How a thermal roof survey works in Owslebury Bottom
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water that travels before it shows, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Villages like Owslebury Bottom frequently 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Owslebury Bottom
Do you carry out roof surveys in Owslebury Bottom?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Owslebury Bottom as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owslebury Bottom?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Airspace, weather and Owslebury Bottom roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Owslebury Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Owslebury Bottom for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Owslebury Bottom is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Owslebury Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Ship Inn. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common roof problems in Owslebury Bottom
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why it is worth a survey now in Owslebury Bottom
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. In a small place like Owslebury Bottom, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Owslebury Bottom, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.