Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Moortown
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Moortown. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How a thermal roof survey works in Moortown
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We’re frequently asked to look into stains that keep coming back and leaks that are hard to trace, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Villages like Moortown frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Moortown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Moortown, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Airspace, weather and Moortown roofs
Moortown is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. 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. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. With Mottistone Manor about 1.3 miles west, the area around Moortown has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Moortown and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Moortown. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO30 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane. We also cover Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Local landmarks in Moortown
In Moortown, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub. Well-known places in the area include Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Questions from Moortown
Is Moortown in the area you cover?
Yes, Moortown is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Moortown as anywhere else.
Is Moortown within the area you cover?
Yes, Moortown is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.