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Thermal imaging roof survey in Chilworth, Southampton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chilworth. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilworth
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. 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. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Chilworth, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chilworth
Are there drone restrictions around Chilworth?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Chilworth 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, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Chilworth is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Is Chilworth in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chilworth and the rest of Southampton. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Towns and villages near Chilworth
What else we do in Chilworth
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Chilworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chilworth
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chilworth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Chilworth
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Chilworth
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Chilworth, 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. With South Stoneham House about 2 miles south-east, Chilworth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Denys, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For businesses in and around places like Marlands Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building such as Cantell School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Wherever you are in Chilworth, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our Southampton coverage includes Chilworth.
All of SO16 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road. If you’re just outside Chilworth, we cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilworth
Around Chilworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park. The closest station to Chilworth is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Flexford Nature Reserve.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.