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Thermal Roof Survey in Bellfields
Thermal roof surveys in Bellfields and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bellfields and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a thermal roof survey works in Bellfields
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. 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. Typical surveys look at patches of heat loss across the roof and stains that keep coming back, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Around Bellfields, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Bellfields (GU1, GU2, GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bellfields
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Homes around Bellfields often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bellfields
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
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.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bellfields roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Bellfields has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
The streets around a church such as St Peter's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Take a building like Pond Meadow School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Surveys in Bellfields work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Bellfields and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU1, GU2 and GU3. Whether your property is on Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Bellfields is on the A3 and A320, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bellfields
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Weyfield Academy, Christ's College and Riverside Park. For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Bellfields includes Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
FAQs for Bellfields
Is my home in Bellfields listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Bellfields within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
When to book a survey in Bellfields
Once a leak has been fixed, people often 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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Hotels and guest houses near Bellfields can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring