Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Noke Common
A careful look at the roof at your property in Noke Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Noke Common
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Noke Common, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Noke Common
Is Noke Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Noke Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Noke Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Noke Common is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
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 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.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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What else we do in Noke Common
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Noke Common, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Noke Common
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. For older village homes like those around Noke Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Drones, thermal imaging and Noke Common roofs
Noke Common is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Hunnyhill Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building around Noke Common goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Noke Common is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Noke Common. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Noke Common include Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it as you book.
Landmarks near Noke Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Stag pub, Medina College and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.