Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Dora's Green, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Dora's Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dora's Green
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dora's Green
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Dora's Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Dora's Green (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Dora's Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dora's Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dora's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dora's Green as anywhere else.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Dora's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dora's Green
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Places near Dora's Green
Other services in Dora's Green
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Dora's Green
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Farnham Castle lies about 1.7 miles south-east, so building around Dora's Green goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Dora's Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Dora's Green
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Crondall Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Dora's Green is about 2 miles north-west of Farnham, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Dora's Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Dora's Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Warren Corner (1 mile north), Redlands (1 mile north-west), Ewshot (1 mile north), Dippenhall (1 mile south) and Crondall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south-east) and Ash (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Dora's Green
We work in homes and buildings around Weydon School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Powderham Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dora's Green include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Park.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.