Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
Need a thermal roof survey in Bonchurch? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Bonchurch
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about ceilings that feel colder in places and leaks that are hard to trace.
Some older homes in villages like Bonchurch are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bonchurch
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bonchurch
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Bonchurch, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Airspace, weather and Bonchurch roofs
Bonchurch 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Rylstone Manor lies about 1.8 miles north, so building around Bonchurch goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Old St. Boniface Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Bonchurch means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. If you are in Bonchurch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Bonchurch and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO38 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Near you in Bonchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bonchurch Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north. A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Towns and villages near Bonchurch
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How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Bonchurch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Why act early in Bonchurch
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For older village homes like those around Bonchurch, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bonchurch
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water 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.
Bonchurch: your questions answered
Is Bonchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Bonchurch is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.