Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Warsash
A careful look at the roof at your property in Warsash, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How a thermal roof survey works in Warsash
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 temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Even in a smaller place like Warsash, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Warsash (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Warsash
What else we do in Warsash
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Warsash
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Warsash. 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
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 aerial photos and thermal images help.
Warsash is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Warsash is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warsash. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO31 for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Wild Rose Crescent and Willow Herb Close. We also cover Sarisbury Green (1 mile north), Locks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile south-east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south) and Abshot (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
What’s near Warsash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brookfield Community School and Language College, Hamble Common and Jolly Farmer Public House. The closest station to Warsash is Swanwick station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (0.9 miles north) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
When to book a survey in Warsash
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking around Warsash is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Warsash, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Common questions in Warsash
Is Warsash in the area you cover?
Yes, Warsash is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Warsash as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warsash?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Warsash?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
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 cannot confirm water on its own.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.