Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in St Lawrence, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in St Lawrence
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Older buildings in small places like St Lawrence may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and St Lawrence roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from St Lawrence, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Rylstone Manor, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Lawrence. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near St Lawrence, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in St Lawrence and nearby. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes St Lawrence and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: PO38. Whether your property is on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local landmarks in St Lawrence
We work in homes and buildings around St Catherine's School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Stenbury Down.
What affects the price in St Lawrence
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
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.
Common questions in St Lawrence
Will you come out to St Lawrence?
Yes, St Lawrence is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in St Lawrence is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Lawrence
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Common roof problems in St Lawrence
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
The streets around a church like St Lawrence's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like St Lawrence, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. 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.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in St Lawrence, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in St Lawrence
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes