Hampshire · London and the South East
Trotton Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Trotton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Trotton
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Somewhere as small as Trotton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Trotton (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Trotton
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St George's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Nearby places to Trotton
More services for Trotton
Flying and imaging in Trotton
About 3.2 miles east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Trotton has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Stedham Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Trotton, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU31. Other places close to Trotton include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Trotton
We work in homes and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Why act early in Trotton
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Trotton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Questions from Trotton
Is Trotton in the area you cover?
Yes, Trotton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Trotton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Trotton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.