Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Plaitford Green
Thermal roof surveys in Plaitford Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Plaitford Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Plaitford Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plaitford Green
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around chimneys and parapets and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Villages like Plaitford Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Plaitford Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plaitford Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Plaitford Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Plaitford Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Plaitford Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Plaitford Green
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Plaitford Green
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Plaitford Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Plaitford Green can all book thermal roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes Plaitford Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Plaitford Green, we cover West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Plaitford Green
The closest station to Plaitford Green is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
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.