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Thermal imaging roof survey in Newchurch, Isle of Wight
Thermal roof surveys in Newchurch from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys around Newchurch
Newchurch lies within about 3 miles of the sea. 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 sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Newchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Newchurch for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Newchurch and the places around it. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Milestone Crescent and Palmer's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Winford (1 mile south), Branstone (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile south-west), Apse Heath (1 mile south) and Arreton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-east), Ventnor (5 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
What’s near Newchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandown station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.9 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
How a thermal roof survey works in Newchurch
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We’re often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Newchurch are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Newchurch (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Heat the home normally on the days before
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newchurch
Landlords and letting agents in Newchurch book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newchurch 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 email us.
When to book a survey in Newchurch
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Haseley Manor lies about 0.8 miles west, so building around Newchurch goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Newchurch needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Newchurch: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Newchurch?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Sandown Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Newchurch is listed?
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 do I book a survey in Newchurch?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.