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Thermal imaging roof survey in Clatterford, Isle of Wight
Wondering about the roof at a property in Clatterford? You can book a thermal roof survey in Clatterford and across the Isle of Wight.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof survey in Clatterford
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Clatterford, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Clatterford
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water that travels before it shows
For hotels and guest houses around Clatterford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
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Clatterford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Clatterford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Clatterford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Clatterford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Clatterford, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clatterford and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Clatterford
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Clatterford, access is typically 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.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Clatterford
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Clatterford, 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. With Carisbrooke Castle about 0.3 miles east, Clatterford 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St. Nicholas in Castro are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Clatterford and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Clatterford and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO30 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street and the roads around them. We also cover Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landmarks near Clatterford
In Clatterford, that means homes and buildings near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (within half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.