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Thermal imaging roof survey in Brockham, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys across Brockham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brockham
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and missing or slipped insulation, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Brockham may be 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Brockham (RH3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brockham
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For an older or listed building in a place like Brockham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Brockham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Brockham: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Polesden Lacey, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brockham. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like North Downs Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Brockham is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. We visit Brockham as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Surrey coverage includes Brockham and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across RH3 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Holly Close, Nutwood Avenue and Kiln Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Brockham include Betchworth (1 mile north-east), Strood Green (1 mile south), Box Hill (1 mile north), Buckland (1 mile east) and Bunce Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Around Brockham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ashcombe School, Pippbrook House and Inn on The Green. Brockham’s nearest station is Betchworth station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles east) and Headley Court (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Brockham includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
Common questions in Brockham
Do you cover smaller places like Brockham?
Yes, Brockham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brockham?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Brockham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.