Hampshire · London and the South East
Wherwell Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Wherwell, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
About our thermal roof survey in Wherwell
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
Villages like Wherwell often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Wherwell (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Wherwell roofs
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. 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.
Take a building like Wherwell Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Wherwell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wherwell and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wherwell
Around Wherwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Lion Public House and Longstock Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Wherwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Wherwell: your questions answered
Is my home in Wherwell listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Wherwell?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Wherwell is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Towns and villages near Wherwell
What else we do in Wherwell
Why it is worth a survey now in Wherwell
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, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Wherwell
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Wherwell
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wherwell
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs