Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Viables
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Viables from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Viables
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are damp that repairs haven’t cured and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
In smaller places like Viables, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Viables (RG21, RG22, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Viables
Is Viables within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Viables listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Nearby places to Viables
Other services in Viables
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. With lower homes, common in places like Viables, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Viables
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Viables roofs
The wider area around Viables has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 3.9 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Viables can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Thermal roof surveys in RG21, RG22 and RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
What’s near Viables
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Costello School, Queen Mary's College and Hackwood Park. The closest station to Viables is Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Viables include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Viables
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Common roof problems in Viables
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Viables does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.