Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Southwick, Hampshire
Thermal roof surveys across Southwick, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
Southwick: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southwick?
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 Southwick within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
About our thermal roof survey in Southwick
A thermal survey is not 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 do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed patches of heat loss across the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions alike.
In a small place like Southwick, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Southwick
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like King Richard School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
Airspace, weather and Southwick roofs
Southwick lies within about 2 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Bookings from Southwick are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thermal roof surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Southwick
In Southwick, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What affects the price in Southwick
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Nearby places to Southwick
Also in Southwick
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Southwick can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Southwick
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Southwick, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.