Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Shalden, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Shalden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Shalden: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at damp around chimneys and parapets and damp patches with no obvious cause, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Shalden, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Shalden (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
When to book a survey in Shalden
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
With Hall Place about 2.5 miles south-west, the area around Shalden has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Shalden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Shalden questions
Do you cover smaller places like Shalden?
Yes. Shalden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shalden?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Drones, thermal imaging and Shalden roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Lasham Airfield is about 2 miles from Shalden. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Shalden and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Shalden is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shalden
The closest station to Shalden is Alton station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.