Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Locksgreen Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Locksgreen, with photographs and a written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our thermal roof survey in Locksgreen
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are water that travels before it shows and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Older buildings in small places like Locksgreen may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Locksgreen, 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.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Locksgreen, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Locksgreen and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Locksgreen
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’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
Historic houses such as Swainston Manor, about 1.7 miles south, show how far back building around Locksgreen goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Outbuildings and barns around Locksgreen are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Nearby places to Locksgreen
Also in Locksgreen
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- An energy rating for the building
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Drones, thermal imaging and Locksgreen roofs
Locksgreen is within about 2 miles of the coast. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Locksgreen, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Locksgreen gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Locksgreen. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO30. We also cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Locksgreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sportsman's Rest pub and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
Locksgreen: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Locksgreen?
Yes, Locksgreen is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Locksgreen 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.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.