Hampshire · London and the South East
Red Rice Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Red Rice. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Older cottages and farmhouses around Red Rice can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Red Rice
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our thermal roof survey in Red Rice
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are ceilings that feel colder in places and stains that keep coming back, on commercial roofs, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Villages like Red Rice frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Red Rice (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Drones, thermal imaging and Red Rice roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Redrice School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Red Rice as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SP11. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road. We also cover the places around Red Rice: Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Red Rice
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School and John Hanson Community School, among other places. Red Rice’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Red Rice?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
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FAQs for Red Rice
Do you cover Red Rice?
Yes, Red Rice is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Red Rice as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Red Rice listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Red Rice needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.