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Thermal Roof Survey in Bitterne Manor
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bitterne Manor. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
How a thermal roof survey works in Bitterne Manor
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 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 loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and moisture around outlets and upstands.
In smaller places like Bitterne Manor, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
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What else we do in Bitterne Manor
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Homes in smaller places like Bitterne Manor can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Bitterne Manor questions
Is Bitterne Manor within the area you cover?
Yes. Bitterne Manor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bitterne Manor?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bitterne Manor?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Bitterne Manor, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Thermal roof surveys in Bitterne Manor: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bitterne Manor. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Bitterne Manor. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bitterne Manor Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 1.3 miles north, show how far back building around Bitterne Manor goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bitterne Manor can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
Thermal roof surveys in SO18, SO17 and SO14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Ivy Road, North Road and South Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Bitterne Manor, we cover St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Bitterne Manor
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. There is a railway station in Bitterne Manor itself: Bitterne station. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.