Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Woodside, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Woodside from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Woodside, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Woodside
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and ceilings that feel colder in places, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Woodside, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Woodside (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Woodside
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Woodside questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodside?
Yes, Woodside is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodside?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Also near Woodside
Other services in Woodside
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a place like Woodside, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Woodside
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Woodside roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Woodside and nearby. Woodside is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of SP11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Woodside: Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Around Woodside
Around Woodside, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn, among other places. Open spaces near Woodside include Inkpen Hill.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.