Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Timsbury, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Timsbury, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Timsbury
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around chimneys and parapets.
In a village or hamlet like Timsbury, 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. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Timsbury: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Timsbury?
Yes. Timsbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Timsbury?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Timsbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Timsbury
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Timsbury
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Timsbury are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Timsbury, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys around Timsbury
About 1.6 miles north-west lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Timsbury has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
Take a building like Stanbridge Earls School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Timsbury, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Timsbury and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO51 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Timsbury
In Timsbury, that means homes and buildings near The Malthouse Inn and The Romsey School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Timsbury include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Useful tips for Timsbury property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.