Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Sandleheath, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Sandleheath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
About our thermal roof survey in Sandleheath
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
In a small place like Sandleheath, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Sandleheath (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Sandleheath, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandleheath
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What else we do in Sandleheath
FAQs for Sandleheath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandleheath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Sandleheath in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Sandleheath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Sandleheath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sandleheath
Breamore House, about 3.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandleheath. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you look after a building such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Sandleheath Uniting Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Sandleheath is in Hampshire. Whether the building in Sandleheath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Sandleheath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Elms Close, Main Road and Old Brickyard Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Ashford (1 mile east), Alderholt (1 mile south), Damerham (1 mile north-west), Rockbourne (2 miles north) and Broxhill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Sandleheath
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.5 miles east) and Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.