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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashford Common, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Ashford Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Ashford Common
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes alike.
In smaller places like Ashford Common, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ashford Common (TW15, TW16)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
What affects the price in Ashford Common
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashford Common
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. On a bungalow or cottage around Ashford Common, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashford Common
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Ashford Common: your questions answered
Is my home in Ashford Common listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashford Common?
Yes. Ashford Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Ashford Common?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Towns and villages near Ashford Common
Also in Ashford Common
Drones, thermal imaging and Ashford Common roofs
With Strawberry Hill House about 4.6 miles east, Ashford Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to St Saviour: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ashford Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Ashford Common and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Here we cover the TW15 and TW16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road. If you are just outside Ashford Common, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Near you in Ashford Common
We work in homes and buildings around Sunbury Park, Sunbury Manor School and Sunbury Manor School and the streets around them. The closest station to Ashford Common is Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashford Common
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Ashford Common is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Ashford Common
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Meadhurst Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they won’t be able to tell you