Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Southington
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Southington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Southington: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back.
Somewhere as small as Southington, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Southington (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Southington
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Overton Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Southington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Southington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RG25. Whether your property is on Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Southington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Greyhound pub. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. For a walk, there is Ladle Hill.
Towns and villages near Southington
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Southington
Will you come out to Southington?
Yes, Southington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Southington in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Southington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southington
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Southington
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
When to book a survey in Southington
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Southington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.