Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Up Nately, Hampshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Up Nately. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What we’re asked to look at in Up Nately
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St. Stephen: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Up Nately
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. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We are often asked to look into patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Up Nately are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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
- Up Nately (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Up Nately
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Questions from Up Nately
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Up Nately?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Up Nately?
Yes. Up Nately is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Airspace, weather and Up Nately roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like Robert May's School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Up Nately is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Up Nately and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Thermal roof surveys in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Up Nately: Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Around Up Nately
The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). Not far away are The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Up Nately can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Up Nately
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.