Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Rowlands Castle, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Rowlands Castle, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Rowlands Castle
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
In smaller places like Rowlands Castle, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rowlands Castle
How do I find out if my home in Rowlands Castle is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Rowlands Castle in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Rowlands Castle is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Airspace, weather and Rowlands Castle roofs
Rowlands Castle is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. 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. About 3 miles south lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Rowlands Castle has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as The Church on the Green are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Rowlands Castle, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Rowlands Castle
We work in homes and buildings around Robin Hood Inn, among other places. Rowlands Castle has its own railway station: Rowlands Castle station. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Also near Rowlands Castle
Also in Rowlands Castle
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Rowlands Castle doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why act early in Rowlands Castle
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Rowlands Castle, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Rowlands Castle
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Look out for signs like these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Havant Academy, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rowlands Castle
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.