Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ramsdean
Thermal roof surveys around Ramsdean, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof survey in Ramsdean
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about gaps in loft insulation and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a small place like Ramsdean, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ramsdean (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Ramsdean can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Ramsdean, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Ramsdean roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langrish Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ramsdean, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ramsdean. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Ramsdean: Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Near you in Ramsdean
In Ramsdean, that means homes and buildings near The Petersfield School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Pidham Hill.
Also near Ramsdean
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Ramsdean
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in Ramsdean
Do you cover smaller places like Ramsdean?
Yes, Ramsdean is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Ramsdean?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ramsdean as anywhere else.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.