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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bitterne Park, Southampton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Bitterne Park, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bitterne Park
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof survey in Bitterne Park
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and missing or slipped insulation.
Around Bitterne Park, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bitterne Park questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bitterne Park?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Bitterne Park 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, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Bitterne Park?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Also near Bitterne Park
Other services in Bitterne Park
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bitterne Park
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bitterne Park. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Bitterne Park, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
Take a building like St Mary's Independent School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as Church of Ascension are frequently 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.
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Bitterne Park as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Southampton coverage includes Bitterne Park.
Thermal roof surveys in SO18, SO17 and SO19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A3024, Bitterne Park is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bitterne Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bitterne Park Hotel, Bitterne Park Primary School and Riverside Park. Bitterne Park’s nearest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Bitterne Park
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Bitterne Park is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.