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Thermal imaging roof survey in Crowhurst, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Crowhurst, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How a thermal roof survey works in Crowhurst
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We are often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, across loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
In a small place like Crowhurst, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Crowhurst (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Crowhurst
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Drones, thermal imaging and Crowhurst roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Chartwell about 4.7 miles north-east, Crowhurst sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. In Crowhurst, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes Crowhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We cover every part of RH7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Crowhurst, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Crowhurst
Crowhurst’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Crowhurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Crowhurst
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crowhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Questions from Crowhurst
Is my home in Crowhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Crowhurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Crowhurst is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
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. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Crowhurst?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.