Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in East Horsley
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for East Horsley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Horsley
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. We’re often asked to look into leaks that are hard to trace and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Around East Horsley, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- East Horsley (KT24, KT11)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around East Horsley
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like The Raleigh School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Horsley can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in KT24 and KT11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Near you in East Horsley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Howard of Effingham School, The Forest and the Highlands and Duke Of Wellington Public House. There’s a railway station in East Horsley itself: Horsley station. A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around East Horsley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Also near East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
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 our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like East Horsley does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Horsley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What we’re asked to look at in East Horsley
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Historic houses such as Hatchlands Park, about 2.3 miles south-west, show how far back building around East Horsley goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in East Horsley
Do you cover smaller places like East Horsley?
Yes. East Horsley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover East Horsley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Horsley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.