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Thermal imaging roof survey in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Thorncross, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thorncross
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Thorncross and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thorncross
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. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Thorncross may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Thorncross
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
With Wolverton Manor about 1 mile north-east, the area around Thorncross has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Places near Thorncross
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Thorncross questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thorncross?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Thorncross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Thorncross needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Thorncross roofs
Thorncross lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Thorncross, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Thorncross is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of PO30 for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Landmarks near Thorncross
In Thorncross, that means homes and buildings near The Countryman pub. Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Why act early in Thorncross
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Around Thorncross, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.