Surrey · London and the South East
Badshot Lea Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Badshot Lea, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- File the images with your roof records
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How a thermal roof survey works in Badshot Lea
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are stains that keep coming back and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Badshot Lea are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Badshot Lea (GU9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Badshot Lea roofs
Farnham Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Badshot Lea. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St George's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Badshot Lea is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive. With the B3208 close by, Badshot Lea is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Badshot Lea
We work in homes and buildings around Shepherd & Flock pub, All Hallows Catholic School and The Connaught School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Weybourne LNR (0.6 miles west) and Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north). Badshot Lea’s nearest station is Aldershot station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Badshot Lea
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
Take a building like Badshot Lea Village Infant School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Badshot Lea can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
FAQs for Badshot Lea
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Badshot Lea?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Badshot Lea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal roof survey starts 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, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Badshot Lea
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.