Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Brading, Isle of Wight
Thermal roof surveys in Brading and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Brading
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently 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 no conclusion rests on one method alone. We’re often asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
In a small place like Brading, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Brading (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brading
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common roof problems in Brading
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Common questions in Brading
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brading?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bembridge Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you cover smaller places like Brading?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What else we do in Brading
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Brading
Brading lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. With Morton Manor about 0.4 miles south, Brading sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We visit Brading as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Brading. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO36 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road, all of which we cover. You will find Brading on the A3055, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Brading: Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Brading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bugle Inn and Sandown Bay Academy, among other places. Brading has its own railway station: Brading station. A little further out are Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Brading can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Older and listed buildings around Brading may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.