Hampshire · London and the South East
Rooksdown Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Rooksdown, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rooksdown
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Older cottages and houses around Rooksdown may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Rooksdown (RG24, RG23, RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rooksdown: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rooksdown?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Rooksdown is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rooksdown?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How do I book a survey in Rooksdown?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Rooksdown, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Arranging work in a smaller place like Rooksdown is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Rooksdown
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Also near Rooksdown
Other services in Rooksdown
Useful tips for Rooksdown property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
When to book a survey in Rooksdown
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
Thermal roof surveys in Rooksdown: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.2 miles north-east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Rooksdown has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fort Hill Community School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Rooksdown, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Rooksdown is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RG24, RG23 and RG26 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rooksdown include Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Around Rooksdown
In Rooksdown, that means homes and buildings near Winklebury Infant School and the streets around them. Rooksdown’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (within half a mile south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.