Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hale Common, Isle of Wight
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hale Common, with photographs and a written report.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Hale Common
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hale Common may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Hale Common (PO36, PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Hale Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Hale Common, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Common roof problems in Hale Common
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newchurch Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hale Common
How do I find out if my home in Hale Common is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hale Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Hale Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
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.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Airspace, weather and Hale Common roofs
Hale Common lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Hale Common is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Haseley Manor, about 0.9 miles north, show how far back building around Hale Common goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Hale Common is about 3 miles north-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Hale Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Hale Common. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Thermal roof surveys in PO36 and PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. With the A3056 close by, Hale Common is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Branstone (1 mile east), Winford (1 mile east), Princelett (1 mile south-east), Newchurch (1 mile north-east) and Apse Heath (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles east), Shanklin (3 miles south-east) and Ventnor (4 miles south). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local landmarks in Hale Common
The closest station to Hale Common is Shanklin station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Museum of Country And Agriculture (1 mile north) and Sandown Castle (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Hale Common includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.