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Thermal imaging roof survey in Capel, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Capel, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Why it is worth a survey now in Capel
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Capel, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
About our thermal roof survey in Capel
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Capel are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Capel (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Capel
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Capel?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Capel?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Airspace, weather and Capel roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. 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 an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Capel as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Capel and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
All of RH5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Capel: Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Capel
The closest station to Capel is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Capel
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Capel, the journey is planned in advance: 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 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
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Capel
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.