Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Rockbourne, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Rockbourne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water that travels before it shows
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof survey in Rockbourne: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about heat escaping through the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Older buildings in small places like Rockbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Rockbourne (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Rockbourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Also in Rockbourne
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rockbourne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
When to book a survey in Rockbourne
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Common questions in Rockbourne
Is my home in Rockbourne listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rockbourne?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Rockbourne is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Thermal roof surveys in Rockbourne: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Breamore House, about 2.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rockbourne. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. Bookings from Rockbourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Rockbourne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SP6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Rockbourne: Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
Around Rockbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cart Wheel Public House, among other places. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).