Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Whitsbury
Thermal roof surveys in Whitsbury and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Whitsbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Whitsbury: 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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Whitsbury, 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. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Whitsbury (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Useful tips for Whitsbury property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Whitsbury
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. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Look out for signs like these:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Whitsbury
Do you cover smaller places like Whitsbury?
Yes. Whitsbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitsbury?
Yes, Whitsbury is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Flying and imaging in Whitsbury
Breamore House, about 1.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitsbury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take a building like Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Whitsbury is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Whitsbury can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Rockbourne (1 mile south-west), Damerham (2 miles south-west), Sandleheath (3 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south) and Alderholt (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Whitsbury
In Whitsbury, that means homes and buildings near The Cart Wheel Public House. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (3.4 miles south-east) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.2 miles north).
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.