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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fetcham, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Fetcham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Common questions in Fetcham
Do you cover Fetcham?
Yes, Fetcham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fetcham as anywhere else.
Is Fetcham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Thermal roof survey in Fetcham
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and water that travels before it shows, across ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Around Fetcham, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Fetcham
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. The wider area around Fetcham has a long history of building, with Polesden Lacey about 2.4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakfield Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Fetcham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in KT22 and KT23 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road. Fetcham sits on or near the B2122, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Around Fetcham
Around Fetcham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near River Mole LNR, Therfield School and Yehudi Menuhin School. The closest station to Fetcham is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Nearby places to Fetcham
Other services in Fetcham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fetcham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Fetcham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What affects the price in Fetcham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Fetcham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.