Hampshire · London and the South East
Springvale Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Springvale, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
The survey, step by step
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 normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Springvale is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Springvale
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and damp that repairs haven’t cured, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes alike.
Even in a smaller place like Springvale, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Springvale (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Springvale
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Springvale and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Towns and villages near Springvale
More services for Springvale
Drones, thermal imaging and Springvale roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kings Worthy Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church Hall: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Springvale for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Springvale include Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Springvale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Springvale
Do you carry out roof surveys in Springvale?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Springvale within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera doesn’t 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.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Springvale
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs