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Bembridge Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bembridge? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Bembridge and across the Isle of Wight.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Leave it or get it looked at?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Bembridge, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Bembridge, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
About our thermal roof survey in Bembridge
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Bembridge, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bembridge
Landlords and letting agents in Bembridge book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bembridge and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Bembridge
Other services in Bembridge
When to book a survey in Bembridge
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Bembridge Methodist Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Bembridge, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Airspace, weather and Bembridge roofs
Bembridge is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea 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. Bembridge Airport is about 2 miles from Bembridge. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bembridge Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Yaverland Manor, about 2.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bembridge. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Bembridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO35 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Bembridge, we cover Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Landmarks near Bembridge
In Bembridge, that means homes and buildings near Bembridge School and The Windmill Hotel. Bembridge’s nearest station is Brading station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common questions in Bembridge
Is drone flying allowed in Bembridge?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Bembridge Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you cover smaller places like Bembridge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
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.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.