Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in St Leonards, Hampshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in St Leonards. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof surveys around St Leonards
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
St Leonards is in Hampshire. Roofs in St Leonards get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BH24. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road. If you’re just outside St Leonards, we cover Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in St Leonards
We work in homes and buildings around Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Leonards
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Common reasons to book are wet insulation beneath the membrane and moisture around outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Older cottages and houses around St Leonards may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- St Leonards (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for St Leonards
How do I find out if my home in St Leonards is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover St Leonards?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. With lower homes, common in places like St Leonards, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Leonards
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
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Useful tips for St Leonards property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in St Leonards
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit to St Leonards is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in St Leonards
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs