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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bramley, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bramley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Why it is worth a survey now in Bramley
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. In an older home around Bramley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Bramley
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How a thermal roof survey works in Bramley
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. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We are often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Around Bramley, 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. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Bramley (GU5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Bramley
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
Problems we come across often include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Catherine's School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Bramley is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bramley
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Towns and villages near Bramley
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Bramley questions
Is Bramley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Bramley?
Yes, Bramley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Thermal roof surveys in Bramley: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to The Church of Holy Trinity: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Chilworth Manor lies about 2.1 miles north-east, so building around Bramley goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Bramley is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Bramley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
All of GU5 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close. Bramley sits on or near the B2129, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Bramley, we cover Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bramley
Around Bramley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wheatsheaf pub, Broadwater School and Shalford Mill, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shalford station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Bramley includes St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.