Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Abinger
Thermal roof surveys across Abinger, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Abinger, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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About our thermal roof survey in Abinger
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about wet areas near outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back.
Somewhere as small as Abinger, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Abinger (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Abinger roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Historic houses like Polesden Lacey, about 3.9 miles north-east, show how far back building around Abinger goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Belmont Prep School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Roofs in Abinger get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of RH5 for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Abinger, we cover Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Abinger
In Abinger, that means homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Abinger Hatch Public House and Hurtwood House. The closest station to Abinger is Gomshall station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Abinger Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Common roof problems in Abinger
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
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Abinger: your questions answered
Do you cover Abinger?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Abinger is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Abinger?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.