Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Purbrook Heath
Need a thermal roof survey in Purbrook Heath? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
About our thermal roof survey in Purbrook Heath
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most frequently book us about stains that keep coming back and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Older buildings in small places like Purbrook Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Around Purbrook Heath, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Purbrook Heath
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Purbrook Heath, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Common questions in Purbrook Heath
Is Purbrook Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Purbrook Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Purbrook Heath listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Purbrook Heath roofs
Purbrook Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near 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. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Purbrook Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building around Purbrook Heath goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Purbrook Heath and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
Surveys in PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Purbrook Heath
Around Purbrook Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George Inn and Purbrook Park School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.