Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Stroud
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Stroud, with photos and a clear written report.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Stroud, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Stroud
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’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a small place like Stroud, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Stroud (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Stroud
Is Stroud in the area you cover?
Yes, Stroud is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stroud as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stroud?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stroud
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Towns and villages near Stroud
Also in Stroud
Thermal roof surveys in Stroud: local notes
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Stroud Mission Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building like Langrish Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Stroud is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU32. Whether your property is on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Stroud: Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
What’s near Stroud
Around Stroud, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Petersfield School, Morton House School and Seven Stars pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Stroud is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Stroud includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
Why act early in Stroud
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stroud, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stroud
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.