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Thermal imaging roof survey in Chartwell Green, Southampton
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chartwell Green and across Southampton.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Chartwell Green
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We’re often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and missing or slipped insulation, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Around Chartwell Green, 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. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chartwell Green
Is drone flying allowed in Chartwell Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Chartwell Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Chartwell Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you cover Chartwell Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Chartwell Green included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Thermal roof surveys in Chartwell Green: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chartwell Green, 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. Chartwell Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. South Stoneham House lies about 1.3 miles west, so building around Chartwell Green goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chartwell Green. Across Southampton, we cover Chartwell Green.
We cover every part of SO18 and SO30 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Chartwell Green has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Chartwell Green
We work in homes and buildings around Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School and the streets around them. The closest station to Chartwell Green is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Chartwell Green?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Townhill Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Chartwell Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Places near Chartwell Green
Other services in Chartwell Green
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking around Chartwell Green is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. On a bungalow or cottage around Chartwell Green, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Chartwell Green
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed