Hampshire · London and the South East
West Wellow Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across West Wellow, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
West Wellow: your questions answered
Is West Wellow in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and West Wellow is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like West Wellow?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
Thermal roof survey in West Wellow
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We are often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
Villages like West Wellow often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Flying and imaging in West Wellow
The wider area around West Wellow has a long history of building, with Landford Manor about 2 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wellow School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in West Wellow get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
What’s near West Wellow
We work in homes and buildings around Embley and Rockingham Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to West Wellow is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
Places near West Wellow
Other services in West Wellow
Why it is worth a survey now in West Wellow
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around West Wellow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Wellow
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Wellow. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.