Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wickham, Hampshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Wickham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Wickham
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are leaks far from where the stain appears and heat escaping through the roof, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In smaller places like Wickham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Wickham (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Wickham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wickham
Wickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wickham Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. If you’re in Wickham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Wickham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street. You will find Wickham on the A32 and A334, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Wickham include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Around Wickham
In Wickham, that means homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Wickham?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Wickham: your questions answered
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Wickham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wickham as anywhere else.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.