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Thermal imaging roof survey in Newport, Isle of Wight
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Newport, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Heat escaping through the roof
FAQs for Newport
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newport?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Newport?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy, and the visit in Newport can get straight on.
Is Newport in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Newport.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How a thermal roof survey works in Newport
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Around a town like Newport, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Newport (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Newport property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Newport?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Newport, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
Flying and imaging in Newport
Newport lies within about 5 miles of the sea. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, 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 like Nine Acres Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Carisbrooke Castle, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newport. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Newport, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Newport. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Newport sits on or near the A3020 and A3054, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Newport, we cover Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Newport has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices. Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Newport
Typical jobs here are in homes near Seaclose Park, Castle Inn and Christ The King College and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Newport includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. A visit in Newport runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newport and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Newport overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.