Portsmouth · London and the South East
Wymering Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Wymering, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in Wymering
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed stains that keep coming back and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In smaller places like Wymering, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
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What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Wymering doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Wymering
Wymering is within about 1 mile of the coast. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Take a building like Medina Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Wymering and the rest of Portsmouth, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO6 and PO2. Whether your property is on Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Wymering sits on or near the A397, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Around Wymering
In Wymering, that means homes and buildings near Springfield School, UTC Portsmouth and Alexandra Park and the streets around them. Wymering has its own railway station: Cosham station. Nearby you’ll also find World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Wymering includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Wymering
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Blocked gutters on homes around Wymering overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Wymering
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Wymering
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Wymering
How do I find out if my home in Wymering is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Wymering in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
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.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces