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Thermal imaging roof survey in Lordswood, Southampton
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Lordswood, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Lordswood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lordswood?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Lordswood is about 1 mile 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you cover smaller places like Lordswood?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
About our thermal roof survey in Lordswood
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are thin or uneven insulation in the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, across commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Even in a smaller place like Lordswood, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Airspace, weather and Lordswood roofs
Lordswood is within about 3 miles of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. About 2.4 miles east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Lordswood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Lord's Hill Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We visit Lordswood as part of our work across Southampton. Across Southampton, we cover Lordswood.
All of SO16 and SO15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road. Other places close to Lordswood include Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lordswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
Why it is worth a survey now in Lordswood
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Blocked gutters on homes around Lordswood overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Lordswood
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Lordswood
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Oakwood Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Other services in Lordswood
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
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.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Lordswood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.