Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stanmore, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Stanmore. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Stanmore: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stanmore?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Stanmore in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stanmore as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Thermal roof survey in Stanmore: what you get
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands.
Older cottages and houses around Stanmore may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Stanmore (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Stanmore is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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 the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
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How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Homes in smaller places like Stanmore can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stanmore
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Stanmore
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Hotels and guest houses near Stanmore can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Anyone responsible for a site like Stanmore Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Stanmore is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Stanmore is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO22 and SO23. Whether your property is on Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Stanmore sits on or near the A3090, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Stanmore
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse Public House, Kings' School and St. Cross Park, among other places. Stanmore’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Stanmore
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take an older house close to Saint Luke: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover