Surrey · London and the South East
Alfold Crossways Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Alfold Crossways. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys around Alfold Crossways
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Alfold Crossways is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Bookings from Alfold Crossways are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Alfold Crossways is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU6. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Loxwood Road, Chilton Close and Molten Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunsfold (2 miles north-west), Elmbridge Village (3 miles north), Loxhill (3 miles north-west), Rowly (4 miles north) and Hascombe (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Alfold Crossways
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse and the streets around them. For a walk, there’s Hydon's Ball.
Thermal roof survey in Alfold Crossways
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about heat escaping through the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Somewhere as small as Alfold Crossways, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Alfold Crossways (GU6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Alfold Crossways
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Alfold Crossways often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Questions from Alfold Crossways
Do you cover Alfold Crossways?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Alfold Crossways?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
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. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep a record of when stains appear
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Alfold Crossways, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Alfold Crossways
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
When to book a survey in Alfold Crossways
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Around Alfold Crossways, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alfold Crossways
Landlords and agents in Alfold Crossways book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.