Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lower Upham, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys in Lower Upham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in Lower Upham
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. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Upham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Lower Upham
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
FAQs for Lower Upham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Upham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Lower Upham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Lower Upham is about 2 miles 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I book a survey in Lower Upham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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 cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lower Upham roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Lower Upham. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Lower Upham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Lower Upham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO32 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Lower Upham, we cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lower Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College. Lower Upham’s nearest station is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Lower Upham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 spend. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Upham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.