Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashey, Isle of Wight
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Ashey, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Ashey
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and commercial roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ashey, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ashey
Is Ashey within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashey?
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.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Ashey?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ashey?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Historic houses like Nunwell House, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Ashey goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
Airspace, weather and Ashey roofs
Ashey is within about 3 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Ryde Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ashey can all book thermal roof surveys. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Ashey. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO33 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Near you in Ashey
The nearest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
What affects the price in Ashey
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, when the conditions allow.
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.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Ashey, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.