Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in South Town
Need a thermal roof survey in South Town? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
When to book a survey in South Town
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey will not cover
About our thermal roof survey in South Town
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Villages like South Town often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in South Town
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Airspace, weather and South Town roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Medstead Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. With Bentworth Hall about 1.4 miles north-east, the area around South Town has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in South Town, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the GU34 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around South Town: New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Around South Town
South Town’s nearest station is Alton station, about 4.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Not far away are King's Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older and listed buildings around South Town may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for South Town
Is my home in South Town 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Town?
Yes, South Town is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as South Town, access is often 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in South Town and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.