Hampshire · London and the South East
Titchfield Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Titchfield? You can book a thermal roof survey in Titchfield and across Hampshire.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Titchfield
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you are worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Titchfield, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Titchfield (PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Titchfield
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
FAQs for Titchfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Titchfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Titchfield?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Titchfield is about 3 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Drones, thermal imaging and Titchfield roofs
Titchfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea. 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Titchfield means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings from Titchfield are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO14 and PO15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Titchfield
Around Titchfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West End House and The Henry Cort Community College. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, about 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Titchfield
Also in Titchfield
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Titchfield
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Titchfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.