Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Worthy Down, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Worthy Down, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Worthy Down
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Villages like Worthy Down often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Worthy Down (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Worthy Down
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What affects the price in Worthy Down
To price your survey, we look at:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Worthy Down
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Worthy Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Questions from Worthy Down
Is Worthy Down in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Worthy Down is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Worthy Down?
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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Worthy Down
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like St Margaret's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as South Wonston Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Worthy Down can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of SO21 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Worthy Down: South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Near you in Worthy Down
Around Worthy Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and the streets around them. Worthy Down’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 3.2 miles south. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
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Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older and listed buildings around Worthy Down may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Worthy Down
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.