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Thermal Roof Survey in Shanklin
Thermal roof surveys around Shanklin, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Shanklin
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 we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Shanklin can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shanklin
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Shanklin
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
For hotels and guest houses around Shanklin, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
Drones, thermal imaging and Shanklin roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Shanklin, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Shanklin is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
The streets around a church such as St. Paul's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Rylstone Manor, about 0.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shanklin. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Shanklin, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO37 and PO36 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Shanklin is on the A3020 and A3055, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight. Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s near Shanklin
We work in homes and buildings around The Falcon pub and Sandown Bay Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Shanklin itself: Shanklin station. Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north) and Rylstone Manor (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Shanklin: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Shanklin?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Shanklin is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shanklin?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is Shanklin in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Shanklin and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Shanklin often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
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.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Shanklin
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shanklin
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In an older home around Shanklin, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Shanklin
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition