Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in The Hangers
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in The Hangers and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like The Hangers can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in The Hangers: what you get
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Some older homes in villages like The Hangers are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- The Hangers (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
FAQs for The Hangers
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Hangers?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 The Hangers in the area you cover?
Yes, The Hangers is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Why it is worth a survey now in The Hangers
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around The Hangers are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in The Hangers
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
What a thermal roof survey looks like in The Hangers
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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Bishops Waltham Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For any home in The Hangers, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in The Hangers, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes The Hangers. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO32 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around The Hangers: Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
What’s near The Hangers
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swanmore College of Technology. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around The Hangers includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in The Hangers, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.