Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Privett, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Landlord and commercial surveys in Privett
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Privett book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
How a thermal roof survey works in Privett
Thermal imaging is frequently 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 also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and stains that keep coming back, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like Privett, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Privett
Other services in Privett
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Airspace, weather and Privett roofs
Privett is within about 1 mile of the coast. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Within a mile and a half or so of Privett there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you live in an older home near St Faith's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Anyone responsible for a site like Gomer Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Privett. Privett is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We cover every part of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Around Privett
Around Privett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College, among other places. Privett’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
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. That makes the survey more focused.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Questions from Privett
Is Privett within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Privett is listed?
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.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Privett?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes 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 test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Privett
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Privett is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.