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Thermal imaging roof survey in South Ham, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in South Ham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in South Ham: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and stains that keep coming back.
Around South Ham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in South Ham
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Arranging work in a smaller place like South Ham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Ham
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around South Ham is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in South Ham, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in South Ham
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Also near South Ham
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South Ham questions
Is my home in South Ham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is South Ham within the area you cover?
Yes, South Ham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Thermal roof surveys around South Ham
The Vyne, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Ham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like St Anne's Catholic Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Peter's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Ham and the rest of Hampshire. South Ham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in RG22, RG21 and RG23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road. We also cover the places around South Ham: Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Landmarks near South Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.