Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Vernham Dean. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Vernham Dean: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
Older buildings in small places like Vernham Dean may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Vernham Dean (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Vernham Dean
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Vernham Dean
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Vernham Dean often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Vernham Dean
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Common questions in Vernham Dean
Is Vernham Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, Vernham Dean is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Vernham Dean as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Vernham Dean within the area you cover?
Yes, Vernham Dean is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. In a small place like Vernham Dean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
What else we do in Vernham Dean
Flying and imaging in Vernham Dean
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Vernham Dean as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Vernham Dean
Around Vernham Dean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill.