Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Woodgreen
Wondering about the roof at a property in Woodgreen? You can book a thermal roof survey in Woodgreen and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Woodgreen: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are wet areas near outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, across insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Woodgreen 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Woodgreen (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Woodgreen
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Woodgreen?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodgreen?
Yes, Woodgreen is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Woodgreen?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Common roof problems in Woodgreen
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
The streets around a church like St Boniface are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Woodgreen, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Thermal roof surveys in Woodgreen: local notes
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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodgreen goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Breamore Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Surveys in Woodgreen work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across SP6 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Woodgreen include Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Woodgreen
In Woodgreen, that means homes and buildings near The Horse and Groom pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- File the images with your roof records
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.