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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shirley, Southampton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shirley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shirley
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Older cottages and houses around Shirley may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Shirley
Will you come out to Shirley?
Yes, Shirley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Shirley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Shirley 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 heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Shirley is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Shirley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Thermal roof surveys in Shirley: local notes
Shirley lies within about 1 mile 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. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shirley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark such as Shirley Parish Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wordsworth Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. If you’re in Shirley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shirley is one of the places in Southampton where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SO15, SO16 and SO17. We cover properties on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road and the roads around them. Shirley sits on or near the A3057. Other places close to Shirley include Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Shirley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House, St James' Park and Regents Park Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
Towns and villages near Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shirley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.