Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Chilton Green Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Chilton Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
About our thermal roof survey in Chilton Green
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. 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. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at missing or slipped insulation and heat escaping through the roof, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Chilton Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Chilton Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
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Also in Chilton Green
Chilton Green questions
Is my home in Chilton Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Chilton Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Chilton Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Chilton Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Chilton Green, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Common roof problems in Chilton Green
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Problems we come across often include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
Mottistone Manor, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilton Green. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Thermal roof surveys in Chilton Green: local notes
Chilton Green lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church like St Peter and St Paul's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Chilton Green is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Chilton Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO30 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Chilton Green include Marsh Green (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile north-west), Brookgreen (1 mile west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Chilton Green
In Chilton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Westover Down.