Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Blackgang, Isle of Wight
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Blackgang from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
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.
Thermal roof survey in Blackgang
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. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water that travels before it shows and patches of heat loss across the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Blackgang, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Blackgang
Blackgang is within about 1 mile of the coast, and coastal wind 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.
With Wolverton Manor about 4.1 miles north-west, the area around Blackgang has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Niton Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Blackgang is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight. Blackgang is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO38. We also cover the places around Blackgang: Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
Landmarks near Blackgang
Well-known places in the area include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (less than half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). The countryside around Blackgang includes Stenbury Down.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Blackgang, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What affects the price in Blackgang
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What else we do in Blackgang
Common questions in Blackgang
Will you come out to Blackgang?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Blackgang listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.