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Thermal imaging roof survey in Sherfield English, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys across Sherfield English, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sherfield English
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and heat escaping through the roof, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In a small place like Sherfield English, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Sherfield English (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sherfield English
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Sherfield English?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sherfield English
Landford Manor, about 2.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sherfield English. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Sherfield English, we can survey the roof. Sherfield English is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sherfield English
Sherfield English’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Useful tips for Sherfield English property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check outlets after heavy rain
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Sherfield English can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Sherfield English, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Common questions in Sherfield English
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sherfield English?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Sherfield English?
Yes, Sherfield English is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs