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Thermal imaging roof survey in Brick Hill, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Brick Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brick Hill
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Brick Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Brick Hill (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Brick Hill
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Valley End CofE Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
FAQs for Brick Hill
Is Brick Hill in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Brick Hill 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. 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.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Also near Brick Hill
What else we do in Brick Hill
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. For an older or listed building in a place like Brick Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s 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. Somewhere like Brick Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brick Hill
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
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 and it will help the survey.
Drones, thermal imaging and Brick Hill roofs
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Saviour, 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. Botleys Mansion lies about 4 miles east, so building around Brick Hill 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.
Brick Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We visit Brick Hill as part of our work across Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Broomhall (1 mile north), Windlesham (1 mile west), Chobham (2 miles south-east), Sunningdale (2 miles north) and Coxhill Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles south-west), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Egham (5 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brick Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brickmakers pub, Charters School and Gracious Pond and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sunningdale station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (2 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.