Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Upton, Isle of Wight
Thermal roof surveys across Upton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
Flying and imaging in Upton
Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast. 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. With Nunwell House about 2.2 miles south-east, Upton sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Haylands Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton and nearby. Upton is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO33 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Upton include Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
What’s near Upton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine, among other places. The closest station to Upton is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). For a walk, there is Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
How a thermal roof survey works in Upton
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water that travels before it shows and cold areas below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Upton, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Upton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common roof problems in Upton
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Take an older house close to Church of St. Michael and All Angels: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Questions from Upton
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes, Upton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Upton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.