Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dunsbury
Thermal roof surveys in Dunsbury and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Dunsbury
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Dunsbury are 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Dunsbury
Dunsbury is within about 1 mile of the coast. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Mottistone Manor lies about 1.2 miles east, so building around Dunsbury goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dunsbury can all book thermal roof surveys. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Dunsbury. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in PO30 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Dunsbury
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Westover Down.
What we are asked to look at in Dunsbury
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Dunsbury, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- File the images with your roof records
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Why act early in Dunsbury
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Dunsbury, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dunsbury
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Dunsbury
Do you cover smaller places like Dunsbury?
Yes, Dunsbury is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Dunsbury?
Yes, Dunsbury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Dunsbury as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Dunsbury?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.