Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Stoke Charity
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Stoke Charity, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Stoke Charity
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and water that travels before it shows, on loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Stoke Charity may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Stoke Charity (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Stoke Charity
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Whatever the street in Stoke Charity, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Stoke Charity get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Stoke Charity and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Stoke Charity, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Stoke Charity
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wonston Arms. Stoke Charity’s nearest station is Micheldever station, roughly 3 miles north-east.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Stoke Charity: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stoke Charity?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stoke Charity as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Stoke Charity?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What else we do in Stoke Charity
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Stoke Charity frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Stoke Charity
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.