Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Widley
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Widley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Widley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Widley: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and gaps in loft insulation.
Some older homes in villages like Widley are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Outbuildings and barns around Widley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Widley
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Widley: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Widley?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Widley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Widley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Widley?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Drones, thermal imaging and Widley roofs
Widley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
With Warblington Castle about 3.7 miles east, the area around Widley has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you look after a building such as Purbrook Park School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Widley is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Widley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Every address in PO7 and PO6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Around Widley
In Widley, that means homes and buildings near Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.