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Thermal imaging roof survey in Broadford, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Broadford. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Drones, thermal imaging and Broadford roofs
With Loseley Park about 1.4 miles west, Broadford sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shalford Infant School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like St Michael, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover Broadford and the rest of Surrey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU4. Close by, we survey roofs in Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Around Broadford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shalford Mill, St Catherine's School and The Queen Victoria pub and the streets around them. Broadford has its own railway station: Shalford station. A little further out are Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Broadford include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
Thermal roof survey in Broadford
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’re worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Broadford, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
FAQs for Broadford
Do you cover Broadford?
Yes, Broadford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Broadford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Broadford?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Broadford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.