Hampshire · London and the South East
Purbrook Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Purbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Why act early in Purbrook
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On homes in Purbrook, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Purbrook
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Purbrook
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around roof outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof.
For a town like Purbrook, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We take care over neighbours’ privacy. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Purbrook (PO7, PO6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Purbrook
Do you cover Purbrook?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Purbrook is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How should I get ready for a visit in Purbrook?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Purbrook help us plan the visit.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Flying and imaging in Purbrook
Purbrook lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building like Purbrook Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Warblington Castle, about 3.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Purbrook. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St John: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Purbrook is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Purbrook and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO7 and PO6. Whether your property is on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Purbrook, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Purbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Denmead Queen pub and Crookhorn College. The nearest railway station is Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Purbrook include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a visit in Purbrook, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- File the images with your roof records
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.