Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Setley, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Setley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Setley
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Villages like Setley frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Setley (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Setley
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Setley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Thermal roof surveys in Setley: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Setley, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Setley means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Setley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO42 for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in Setley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
Places near Setley
Other services in Setley
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a place like Setley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Setley questions
Do you cover Setley?
Yes, Setley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Setley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Setley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, 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. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Setley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, 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 send us an email.