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Thermal Roof Survey in Farncombe
Thermal roof surveys across Farncombe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Farncombe, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Thermal roof survey in Farncombe: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Farncombe may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Farncombe
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Stains that keep coming back
If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Drones, thermal imaging and Farncombe roofs
Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Farncombe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Farncombe Church of England Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Farncombe is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Across Surrey, we cover Farncombe.
We work across the GU7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Farncombe: Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Farncombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Broadwater School, Farncombe Wood and The Freeholders pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Farncombe itself: Farncombe station. Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
FAQs for Farncombe
Do you cover smaller places like Farncombe?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Farncombe is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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What else we do in Farncombe
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farncombe
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Farncombe. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Farncombe
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.