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Thermal imaging roof survey in Burntcommon, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys in Burntcommon from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What we’re asked to look at in Burntcommon
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Send CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burntcommon
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. 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 damp around roof outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Burntcommon often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Burntcommon (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Burntcommon
Is my home in Burntcommon listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Burntcommon within the area you cover?
Yes, Burntcommon is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Towns and villages near Burntcommon
What else we do in Burntcommon
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check outlets after heavy rain
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Burntcommon, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burntcommon
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Airspace, weather and Burntcommon roofs
With Clandon Park about 2.4 miles south, Burntcommon sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as St William of York are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a business near The Peacocks, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Burntcommon and the rest of Surrey. Burntcommon is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
We cover every part of GU23 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse. If you’re just outside Burntcommon, we cover Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Burntcommon
We work in homes and buildings around Ripley Court School, The Jovial Sailor pub and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.