Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Westley, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Westley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Thermal roof survey in Westley: what you get
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. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about water getting in at parapets and stacks and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
In a small place like Westley, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Westley (SO21)
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Westley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sparsholt Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Westley is about 4 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Westley and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hillside Road, Library Lane and Chute Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Westley: Sparsholt (1 mile south-east), Littleton (2 miles east), Harestock (3 miles east), Weeke (3 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Near you in Westley
Around Westley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westley include Winnall Moors.
Also near Westley
What else we do in Westley
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Westley, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
FAQs for Westley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Westley?
Yes. Westley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Westley?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Stephen, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.