Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Sparsholt, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Sparsholt, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sparsholt
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at damp around chimneys and parapets and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Sparsholt may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sparsholt (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sparsholt
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sparsholt Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Sparsholt is about 3 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Sparsholt and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO21 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Home Lane, Church Lane and Woodman Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Westley (1 mile north-west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Harestock (2 miles east), Weeke (2 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Sparsholt
Around Sparsholt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and Kings' School, among other places. The closest station to Sparsholt is Winchester station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Sparsholt includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Sparsholt
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Church of St Stephen are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Sparsholt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Sparsholt
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sparsholt?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Sparsholt is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Sparsholt?
Yes. Sparsholt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Sparsholt, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.