Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Apse Heath, Isle of Wight
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Apse Heath, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
About our thermal roof survey in Apse Heath
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We’re often asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and ceilings that feel colder in places, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
In a village or hamlet like Apse Heath, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Apse Heath: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Apse Heath. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Apse Heath is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Haseley Manor, about 1.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Apse Heath. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Apse Heath, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Apse Heath and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Apse Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road. Other places close to Apse Heath include Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s near Apse Heath
The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Apse Heath includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Roof by roof
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.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Apse Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Apse Heath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Apse Heath?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Why it is worth a survey now in Apse Heath
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Apse Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Apse Heath
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Apse Heath
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Apse Heath. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in Apse Heath
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you look after a building like Sandown Bay Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Apse Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is 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 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.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.