Hampshire · London and the South East
Peel Common Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Peel Common and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Peel Common
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. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Peel Common, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Peel Common (PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Photograph damp patches with the date
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. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Drones, thermal imaging and Peel Common roofs
Peel Common lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Solent Airport is about 1 mile from Peel Common. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Peel Common Junior School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Peel Common is about 2 miles south of Fareham, in Hampshire. Peel Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Peel Common.
All of PO14 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Woodcote Lane and Newgate Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Crofton (1 mile west), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Elson (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Peel Common
We work in homes and buildings around Bridgemary School and Baycroft School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2.1 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Questions from Peel Common
Is drone flying allowed in Peel Common?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Peel Common is about 1 mile from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is my home in Peel Common listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Nearby places to Peel Common
What else we do in Peel Common
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Peel Common?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you live in an older home near Peel Common Mission Church, 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.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Peel Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know 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.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Peel Common, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Peel Common
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.