Hampshire · London and the South East
Wickham Common Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Wickham Common, with photos and a written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Wickham Common: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Wickham Common are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Wickham Common roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Wickham Common, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wickham Common is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Wickham Common is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Near you in Wickham Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old House Hotel. The closest station to Wickham Common is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Wickham Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Places near Wickham Common
What else we do in Wickham Common
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Wickham Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wickham Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wickham Common?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Wickham Common is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Wickham Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Wickham Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When to book a survey in Wickham Common
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely