Surrey · London and the South East
Burstow Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Burstow, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Burstow: what you get
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed cold spots on ceilings under the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Burstow, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Burstow (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Burstow
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Airspace, weather and Burstow roofs
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Burstow, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
If you look after a building such as Oakwood School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Burstow and the surrounding area. Burstow is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We work across the RH6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane. We also cover the places around Burstow: Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Burstow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shipley Bridge pub, among other places. Burstow’s nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burstow include Hedgecourt Lake.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Burstow
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
More services for Burstow
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Burstow
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Burstow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Burstow: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Burstow?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Burstow is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Burstow?
Yes, Burstow is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Burstow, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.