Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Swanwick Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Lower Swanwick, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Questions from Lower Swanwick
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Swanwick?
Yes, Lower Swanwick is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Swanwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Lower Swanwick
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. 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. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Lower Swanwick, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lower Swanwick
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Lower Swanwick are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photographs and a written report every time
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What affects the price in Lower Swanwick
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Lower Swanwick needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Lower Swanwick: local notes
Lower Swanwick is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Medieval Merchant's House lies about 4.8 miles west, so building around Lower Swanwick goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. If you’re in Lower Swanwick, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO31. Local streets include Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Around Lower Swanwick
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn. There’s a railway station in Lower Swanwick itself: Bursledon station. A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lower Swanwick include Swanwick Lakes.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.