Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Afton Park Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Afton Park, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Thermal roof survey in Afton Park
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Afton Park may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Afton Park (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Afton Park
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Take an older house close to St. Agnes' Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Afton Park
Afton Park: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Afton Park?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Afton Park is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Afton Park, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Afton Park roofs
Afton Park is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Mottistone Manor lies about 3.8 miles south-east, so building around Afton Park goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like All Saints Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Afton Park. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO40. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road. Other places close to Afton Park include Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Local landmarks in Afton Park
Around Afton Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub. Other landmarks nearby include Dimbola Museum And Galleries (0.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.