Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Sherborne St John
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Sherborne St John, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Sherborne St John
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Villages like Sherborne St John frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Sherborne St John (RG24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
Thermal roof surveys in Sherborne St John: local notes
With The Vyne about 1.2 miles north-east, Sherborne St John sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building like Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Malls, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Sherborne St John get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG24 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path and the roads around them. We also cover Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Near you in Sherborne St John
Around Sherborne St John, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Everest Community Academy. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sherborne St John
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sherborne St John and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
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. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Sherborne St John, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Sherborne St John
Is Sherborne St John within the area you cover?
Yes. Sherborne St John is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sherborne St John?
Yes, Sherborne St John is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sherborne St John as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sherborne St John
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St. Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover