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Thermal imaging roof survey in Midanbury, Southampton
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Midanbury, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
How a thermal roof survey works in Midanbury
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Even in a smaller place like Midanbury, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
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 typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Homes around Midanbury often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Midanbury, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Midanbury: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Midanbury?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Midanbury?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Midanbury?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Thermal roof surveys around Midanbury
Midanbury lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. With South Stoneham House about 0.9 miles north-west, Midanbury sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Bitterne Park School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. The streets around a church such as Church of Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. From houses to flats and shops in Midanbury, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SO18, SO17 and SO19 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Midanbury include Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). Midanbury is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
Near you in Midanbury
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park Hotel, Riverside Park and Townhill Junior School. For rail, the closest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Netley Common.