Hampshire · London and the South East
Shedfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Shedfield, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Shedfield
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are patches of heat loss across the roof and gaps in loft insulation, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Shedfield may be 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shedfield (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Shedfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Shedfield roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Shedfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Shedfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO32. Whether your property is on High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Around Shedfield
In Shedfield, that means homes and buildings near Samuel's Rest pub and Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. Shedfield’s nearest station is Botley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Shedfield
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Towns and villages near Shedfield
What else we do in Shedfield
What affects the price in Shedfield
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Shedfield, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shedfield questions
Is Shedfield in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Shedfield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shedfield
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.