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Skinner's Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skinner's Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Skinner's Hill
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’re worried about water that travels before it shows and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Skinner's Hill, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Skinner's Hill?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
FAQs for Skinner's Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skinner's Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Skinner's Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
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.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Airspace, weather and Skinner's Hill roofs
Skinner's Hill lies within about 2 miles of the sea. 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. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles from Skinner's Hill. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Haseley Manor, about 1.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Skinner's Hill. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether the building in Skinner's Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO36. Streets in the area include Skinner's Hill and Hill Top. Close by, we survey roofs in Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Around Skinner's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy and The Pointer Inn, among other places. Skinner's Hill’s nearest station is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for Skinner's Hill property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Skinner's Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange 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 get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. In a small place like Skinner's Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.