Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Branstone Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Branstone, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
About our thermal roof survey in Branstone
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are water getting in at parapets and stacks and missing or slipped insulation, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Branstone may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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 written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Branstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Older cottages and farmhouses around Branstone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Branstone, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Branstone book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Branstone, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Branstone: local notes
Branstone is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Haseley Manor, about 1.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Branstone. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Newchurch Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Branstone, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Around Branstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
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FAQs for Branstone
Will you come out to Branstone?
Yes. Branstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Branstone?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Branstone is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.