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Thermal Roof Survey in Coxford
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Coxford and the rest of Southampton. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Coxford: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Coxford, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Coxford
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 moisture readings can be targeted.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
South Stoneham House, about 2.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coxford. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
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Thermal roof surveys around Coxford
Coxford is within about 2 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you live in an older home near St Jude's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. In Coxford, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Coxford is one of the places in Southampton where we work.
We survey roofs across SO16 and SO15 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Coxford: Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Around Coxford
Around Coxford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bridge Tavern, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Redbridge station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Coxford often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Common questions in Coxford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coxford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Coxford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Coxford is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover Coxford for thermal roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Coxford included.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Why act early in Coxford
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. On a bungalow or cottage around Coxford, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Coxford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords and letting agents in Coxford book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.