Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Nettlestone, Isle of Wight
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Nettlestone, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Nettlestone
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof alike.
In a village or hamlet like Nettlestone, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Nettlestone
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St. Helen's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
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Nettlestone: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Nettlestone?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Nettlestone is about 3 miles from Bembridge Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Nettlestone 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.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How do I book a survey in Nettlestone?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Nettlestone, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nettlestone
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Nettlestone
Nettlestone 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. Nettlestone is about 3 miles from Bembridge Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlestone. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nettlestone Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Nettlestone and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO34 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way and the roads around them. Main roads around Nettlestone include the B3340. We also cover Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Nettlestone
Around Nettlestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine Inn. The closest station to Nettlestone is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.