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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bassett, Southampton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Bassett, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bassett
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and missing or slipped insulation.
Even in a smaller place like Bassett, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Bassett
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Missing or slipped insulation
With South Stoneham House about 1.5 miles east, the area around Bassett has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Bassett, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys around Bassett
Bassett lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. 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 look after a building such as Cantell School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Bassett and the rest of Southampton. Our Southampton coverage includes Bassett.
Every address in SO16, SO17 and SO15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bassett
Around Bassett, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Common questions in Bassett
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bassett?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bassett?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Bassett is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s in the report?
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.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.