Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tapnage, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Tapnage. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Tapnage
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Tapnage, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Tapnage
Is Tapnage in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Tapnage as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Tapnage is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Tapnage?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Nearby places to Tapnage
Also in Tapnage
Thermal roof surveys around Tapnage
Tapnage lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
If you look after a building like The Henry Cort Community College, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In Tapnage, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Tapnage. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of PO17 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tapnage
For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Tapnage needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Tapnage?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
For businesses in and around places like Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.