Hampshire · London and the South East
Upham Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Upham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Thermal roof survey in Upham
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. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Upham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Upham
Is my home in Upham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Upham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Drones, thermal imaging and Upham roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We visit Upham as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Upham and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO32 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane. If you are just outside Upham, we cover Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brushmakers Arms. Upham’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
Towns and villages near Upham
Other services in Upham
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upham
Letting agents and landlords in Upham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Upham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Upham
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price