Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in West Meon, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Meon. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like West Meon can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Thermal roof survey in West Meon: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. 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 do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you are worried about missing or slipped insulation and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces alike.
Some older homes in villages like West Meon are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- West Meon (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for West Meon property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we’re asked to look at in West Meon
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
FAQs for West Meon
Is my home in West Meon 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.
Is West Meon in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and West Meon is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in West Meon
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around West Meon goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in West Meon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU32. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Headon View, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
What’s near West Meon
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Public House. Not far away are Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.