Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Swanmore
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Swanmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Questions from Upper Swanmore
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Swanmore?
Yes, Upper Swanmore is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Swanmore?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
How a thermal roof survey works in Upper Swanmore
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Upper Swanmore, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Upper Swanmore (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Upper Swanmore, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upper Swanmore
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Barnabas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Take a building like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Upper Swanmore, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Upper Swanmore and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO32 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Upper Swanmore, we cover Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Swanmore
We work in homes and buildings around Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. Upper Swanmore’s nearest station is Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Swanmore
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.