Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury Thermal Roof Survey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Owslebury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Owslebury
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a thermal roof survey works in Owslebury
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Common reasons to book are gaps in loft insulation and damp around chimneys and parapets, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Owslebury may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Owslebury
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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Owslebury Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Owslebury and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Owslebury and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Owslebury include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Owslebury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
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.
Why act early in Owslebury
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. In a small place like Owslebury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Owslebury
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Owslebury can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Owslebury
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Owslebury?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Owslebury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.