Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Romsey, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Romsey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Romsey: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
For a town like Romsey, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (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 is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Romsey (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Romsey, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Romsey
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Extensions and dormers on homes around Romsey frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
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 is where a survey comes in.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Romsey
Other services in Romsey
Common roof problems in Romsey
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
If you look after a building such as Romsey Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Thermal roof surveys in Romsey: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Romsey has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Romsey goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. The streets around a church such as St Swithun's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Romsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Romsey. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Romsey on the A27 and A3057, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Romsey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mountbatten School, Bishop Blaize Public House and The Romsey School and the streets around them. The closest station to Romsey is Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and King Johns House (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Romsey includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
FAQs for Romsey
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Romsey?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Romsey?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Romsey is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.