Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Shirrell Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Shirrell Heath
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Some older homes in villages like Shirrell Heath are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Shirrell Heath
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. For an older or listed building in a place like Shirrell Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Shirrell Heath, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Shirrell Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shirrell Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Shirrell Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Shirrell Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shirrell Heath
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Shirrell Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Shirrell Heath?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
Thermal roof surveys in Shirrell Heath: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Shirrell Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO32 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane. We also cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Shirrell Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.