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Thermal imaging roof survey in Tipner, Portsmouth
Thermal roof surveys in Tipner from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
About our thermal roof survey in Tipner
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and cold areas below the roof.
Around Tipner, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Tipner
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Thermal roof surveys around Tipner
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tipner. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places such as Tricorn Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Anyone responsible for a site like Stamshaw Infant Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to St Saviour's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We visit Tipner as part of our work across Portsmouth, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth.
All of PO2 is covered for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road. Tipner is on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Tipner: North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Around Tipner
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School, among other places. The closest station to Tipner is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Tipner includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
FAQs for Tipner
Do you cover smaller places like Tipner?
Yes. Tipner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tipner?
Yes, Tipner is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, like electronic leak detection.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Tipner?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What else we do in Tipner
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Tipner, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tipner
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.