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Thermal imaging roof survey in East Clandon, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in East Clandon.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What affects the price in East Clandon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Thermal roof survey in East Clandon
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and leaks far from where the stain appears, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as East Clandon, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- East Clandon (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around East Clandon are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Clandon
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like East Clandon, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Flying and imaging in East Clandon
Hatchlands Park, about 0.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Clandon. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in East Clandon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We work across GU4 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around East Clandon: West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Clandon
Around East Clandon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Peter's Catholic School and Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Clandon station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in East Clandon
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
East Clandon: your questions answered
Will you come out to East Clandon?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Clandon?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.