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Thermal imaging roof survey in Upton, Southampton
Thermal roof surveys around Upton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Upton: what you get
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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re often asked to look into gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Upton, 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Upton (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Thermal roof surveys in Upton: local notes
Upton lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With South Stoneham House about 4.1 miles east, Upton sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building like Nursling Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We visit Upton as part of our work across Southampton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Around Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Upton, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Upton questions
Is Upton 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 as you book.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upton is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as 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.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.