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Thermal Roof Survey in Friday Street
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Friday Street.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Flying and imaging in Friday Street
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Polesden Lacey about 4.2 miles north, the area around Friday Street has a long history. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to Church of St James: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Friday Street. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the RH5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road. Other places close to Friday Street include Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Friday Street
In Friday Street, that means homes and buildings near Hurtwood House, The Stephan Langton Inn and Wotton and Abinger Commons, among other places. Friday Street’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Friday Street
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Villages like Friday Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Friday Street (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
Towns and villages near Friday Street
Also in Friday Street
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
FAQs for Friday Street
Do you cover Friday Street?
Yes, Friday Street is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Friday Street listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Friday Street 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
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 with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Friday Street?
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Anyone responsible for a site like Belmont Prep School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report