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Bitterne Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Bitterne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Bitterne questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bitterne?
Yes, Bitterne is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Bitterne listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Thermal roof survey in Bitterne
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Bitterne, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bitterne
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Why act early in Bitterne
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Blocked gutters on homes around Bitterne overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bitterne
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bitterne
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Also near Bitterne
Other services in Bitterne
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Bitterne doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Bitterne roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bitterne, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Bitterne, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
South Stoneham House lies about 1.8 miles north-west, so building around Bitterne goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Saviour are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Roofs in Bitterne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Southampton. Across Southampton, we cover Bitterne and the places around it.
Thermal roof surveys in SO18 and SO19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Bitterne include the A3024, which makes travel easy. We also cover Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Bitterne
In Bitterne, that means homes and buildings near Itchen College, Riverside Park and St Mary's Independent School. The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Common roof problems in Bitterne
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
If you look after a building such as Bitterne CE Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives