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Chilworth Old Village Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chilworth Old Village. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Chilworth Old Village: what you get
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. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Chilworth Old Village may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Chilworth Old Village can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- 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’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Useful tips for Chilworth Old Village property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Why act early in Chilworth Old Village
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Chilworth Old Village, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Chilworth Old Village, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Chilworth Old Village
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village
Will you come out to Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. Chilworth Old Village is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Chilworth Old Village?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Chilworth Old Village. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilworth Old Village
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Thermal roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chilworth Old Village. 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 comes within about 1 mile of Chilworth Old Village. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
South Stoneham House, about 2.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilworth Old Village. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. The streets around a church such as Church of St Denys are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as North Baddesley Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Chilworth Old Village is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO16. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilworth Old Village
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cantell School and the streets around them. The closest station to Chilworth Old Village is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.