Borescope cavity inspection for Cowes properties
Cowes sits in the Isle of Wight, about 6 miles west of Ryde. We work across the PO31 district, including nearby Ryde and Sandown.
Buyers and sellers in Cowes often book this check when a survey report or EPC raises questions about the walls. Where a Cowes wall shows cold patches or damp, the survey targets those areas first rather than sampling at random.
Exposure matters for every cavity wall. The Isle of Wight has a mix of moderate and more exposed sites. Hilltop, coastal and west-facing walls take the brunt of wind-driven rain, so the survey records exposure for each elevation before a material is chosen.
On the rules side, if cavity wall insulation follows in Cowes, filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification.
Rules in England
Filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification if insulation work follows.
Sources: Planning Portal: cavity wall insulation and building regulations; CIGA: CWISC competent person scheme.
How many holes?
Enough to be representative: typically several per elevation, plus targeted checks below windows, at corners and near any damp patches. Each one is photographed and logged.
What is included in Cowes
- Written summary
- Fill type and condition noted
- Holes made good
- Photos of each point
Guide prices for Cowes
| Borescope cavity inspection guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Borescope inspection, house | £145–£245 |
| Borescope inspection, block or large building | £295–£595 |
This work is not insulation, so it is normally standard-rated for VAT. Guide prices include VAT where it applies. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
How it works in Cowes:
Tell us what is happening
Postcode, property type and what you have noticed.
Price agreed first
We confirm the price before anyone visits.
Visit and checks
Photos and readings at the areas that matter.
Findings in writing
What we found and the options, each priced separately.