Hampshire · London and the South East
South Warnborough Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around South Warnborough, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Warnborough
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and moisture around outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as South Warnborough, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- South Warnborough (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Warnborough
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around South Warnborough often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Airspace, weather and South Warnborough roofs
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. RAF Odiham is about 2 miles from South Warnborough. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Robert May's School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
South Warnborough is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in South Warnborough, we can come and survey your property. South Warnborough is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG29 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Gaston Lane, Tigwells Field and Alton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Long Sutton (1 mile east), Bidden (1 mile north-west), Little Hoddington (1 mile north-west), Well (2 miles east) and Greywell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
What’s near South Warnborough
The nearest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.7 miles north) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
FAQs for South Warnborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Warnborough?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Warnborough?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. RAF Odiham is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Why act early in South Warnborough
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around South Warnborough may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof