Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Wellow
Thermal roof surveys in Wellow and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Wellow
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and ceilings that feel colder in places.
In a village or hamlet like Wellow, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Wellow (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Wellow
Is Wellow within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Wellow in the area you cover?
Yes, Wellow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wellow
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Wellow, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Wellow?
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. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Look out for signs like these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The streets around a church such as Wellow Baptist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wellow
Wellow is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Mottistone Manor, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wellow. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wellow. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Wellow. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in PO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Wellow, we cover Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Around Wellow
Nearby you will also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
More services for Wellow
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What affects the price in Wellow
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.