Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wherwell Wood
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wherwell Wood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How a thermal roof survey works in Wherwell Wood
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Wherwell Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Wherwell Wood (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Wherwell Wood
How do I find out if my home in Wherwell Wood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Wherwell Wood in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Nearby places to Wherwell Wood
What else we do in Wherwell Wood
Thermal roof surveys around Wherwell Wood
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Wherwell Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Wherwell Wood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Wherwell Wood, we cover Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wherwell Wood
We work in homes and buildings around White Lion Public House and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Wherwell Wood includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Wherwell Wood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For older village homes like those around Wherwell Wood, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wherwell Wood
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.