Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Rew Street
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Rew Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Rew Street
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are frequently asked to look into missing or slipped insulation and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Rew Street, 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. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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 will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Rew Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Rew Street
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Rew Street. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. With Osborne House about 2.8 miles east, Rew Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Northwood Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Rew Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Rew Street is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in PO31 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road. We also cover the places around Rew Street: Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Rew Street
Around Rew Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill.
Why act early in Rew Street
Wet insulation under a flat roof doesn’t dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Rew Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
FAQs for Rew Street
Do you cover Rew Street?
Yes, Rew Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Rew Street?
Yes, Rew Street is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Rew Street?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.