Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Woolmer, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Woolmer from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Thermal roof survey in Woolmer: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and water that travels before it shows.
Older buildings in small places like Woolmer may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Woolmer (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Woolmer
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near St Matthew's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building such as St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Woolmer and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Woolmer. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Woolmer, we cover Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Woolmer
We work in homes and buildings around Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. Woolmer’s nearest station is Liss station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Questions from Woolmer
How do I find out if my home in Woolmer is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woolmer?
Yes, Woolmer is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Woolmer as anywhere else.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Woolmer, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
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’re ready.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Woolmer often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woolmer
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.