Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Roughdown, Hampshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Roughdown. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Roughdown, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Roughdown: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about water that travels before it shows and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Roughdown are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Roughdown (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Towns and villages near Roughdown
Also in Roughdown
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Roughdown?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Beaulieu Palace House lies about 2.7 miles west, so building around Roughdown goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Airspace, weather and Roughdown roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Roughdown. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blackfield Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Roughdown and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO45 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Roughdown include Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Roughdown
In Roughdown, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy. The nearest railway station is Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
Roughdown questions
How do I find out if my home in Roughdown is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Roughdown?
Yes, Roughdown is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Roughdown
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a place like Roughdown, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.