Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Lord's Wood
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Lord's Wood, with photographs and a written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Lord's Wood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
About our thermal roof survey in Lord's Wood
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. 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 isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Lord's Wood are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Lord's Wood (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lord's Wood
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Nearby places to Lord's Wood
Other services in Lord's Wood
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lord's Wood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lord's Wood roofs
Lord's Wood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. About 4.1 miles south-west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Lord's Wood has been built on. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colden Common Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Lord's Wood, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Lord's Wood. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO50 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Lord's Wood include Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Near you in Lord's Wood
In Lord's Wood, that means homes and buildings near Crestwood Community School, among other places. Lord's Wood’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Common questions in Lord's Wood
Will you come out to Lord's Wood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lord's Wood?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.