Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Sprat's Down, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Sprat's Down, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
When to book a survey in Sprat's Down
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Take a building like Fawley Infant School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sprat's Down
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. 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. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as Sprat's Down, 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 in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Sprat's Down (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Sprat's Down
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sprat's Down?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Sprat's Down is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Sprat's Down?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Drones, thermal imaging and Sprat's Down roofs
Sprat's Down is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.7 miles west, the area around Sprat's Down has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Sprat's Down is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Sprat's Down and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Sprat's Down
Around Sprat's Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, roughly 4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Other services in Sprat's Down
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Sprat's Down, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs