Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Sandown Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Sandown, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof survey in Sandown
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, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Even in a smaller place like Sandown, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Nearby places to Sandown
Other services in Sandown
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Sandown
Is Sandown within the area you cover?
Yes, Sandown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is drone flying allowed in Sandown?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Sandown Airport is about 1 mile away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Thermal roof surveys around Sandown
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Sandown, and wind off the sea can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Within a mile and a half or so of Sandown there are several hotels. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you look after a building such as The Bay Church of England School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Historic houses such as Morton Manor, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Sandown goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Sandown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Sandown is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for thermal roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO36 and PO37 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Sandown on the A3055 and A3056, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Sandown include Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Sandown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you book.
Landmarks near Sandown
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Comical pub, Sandown Bay Academy and Broadlea Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sandown itself: Sandown station. A little further out are National Poo Museum (under half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sandown include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sandown is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Blocked gutters on homes around Sandown overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandown
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.