Hampshire · London and the South East
Eastleigh Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Eastleigh, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Eastleigh: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Around a town like Eastleigh, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are frequently hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
You receive the findings 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.
- Place
- Eastleigh (SO50, SO30, SO31, SO19)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
FAQs for Eastleigh
Is drone flying allowed in Eastleigh?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Eastleigh, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastleigh?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile 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 combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Eastleigh
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 2.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Eastleigh goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Resurrection, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Eastleigh and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Eastleigh.
Surveys in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or a nearby road, we can help. Eastleigh sits on or near the A335 and B3033, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, that means homes and buildings near The Wagon Works pub, Lakeside Country Park and Quilley School of Engineering and the streets around them. Eastleigh has its own railway station: Eastleigh station. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Eastleigh?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
If you look after a building such as Norwood Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking in a town like Eastleigh is usually simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastleigh
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.