Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashford, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ashford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Ashford
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Common reasons to book are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and leaks far from where the stain appears, on loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
For a town like Ashford, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Ashford (TW15, TW19, TW13)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Ashford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashford?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Ashford is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Ashford listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Ashford
Also in Ashford
What we’re asked to look at in Ashford
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Matthew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a visit in Ashford, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Ashford: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Spelthorne College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ashford and nearby. Our Surrey coverage includes Ashford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the TW15, TW19 and TW13 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. With the A30 and A308 close by, Ashford is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Ashford include Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
What’s near Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes and buildings near Clarendon Primary School and Thomas Knyvett College. There is a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford Surrey station. Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.