Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lee, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Lee. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lee
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Lee are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Lee (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Lee
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lee, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lee
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Also in Lee
Flying and imaging in Lee
Lee is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. 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 building like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to Church of St Boniface: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lee can all book thermal roof surveys. Lee is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Thermal roof surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
What’s near Lee
Lee’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles north. A little further out are King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
Common questions in Lee
Do you cover Lee?
Yes, Lee is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Lee is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. 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 about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Lee can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lee
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot 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.