Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Thorley Street, Isle of Wight
Need a thermal roof survey in Thorley Street? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Thorley Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Thorley Street
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. If you are worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Thorley Street, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Thorley Street (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Thorley Street
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Thorley Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Thorley Street?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Thorley Street is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorley Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a small place like Thorley Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Thorley Street
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Airspace, weather and Thorley Street roofs
Thorley Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Mottistone Manor about 3.4 miles south-east, the area around Thorley Street has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. If you live in an older home near St. Swithin's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Thorley Street is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Thorley Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Thorley Street is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in PO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hill Place Lane and Holmfield Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Thorley Street, we cover Thorley (1 mile west), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (1 mile east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near Thorley Street
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Thorley Street include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.