Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Rookley Green Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Rookley Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rookley Green
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’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows 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 pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Somewhere as small as Rookley Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Rookley Green (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rookley Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rookley Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Rookley Green?
Yes, Rookley Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Why it is worth a survey now in Rookley Green
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older and listed buildings around Rookley Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rookley Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Rookley Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Rookley Green: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Rookley Green. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Around Rookley Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. With Sheat Manor about 1.1 miles north-west, the area around Rookley Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Rookley Green is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Rookley Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Rookley Green. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO38 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Niton Road and Harts Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Rookley Green, we cover Rookley (1 mile north), Godshill (1 mile south-east), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Local landmarks in Rookley Green
In Rookley Green, that means homes and buildings near Chequers Inn and the streets around them. Rookley Green’s nearest station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Glass Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Rookley Green includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
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Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are frequently hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Useful tips for Rookley Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What affects the price in Rookley Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.