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Thermal imaging roof survey in Godalming, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Godalming, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Godalming
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Take an older house close to St Edmund Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
About our thermal roof survey in Godalming
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
Places like Godalming can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Godalming
Is Godalming within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Godalming 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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Flying and imaging in Godalming
Loseley Park, about 2.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godalming. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Moss Lane School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Godalming get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Godalming is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU7 and GU8. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and we cover them all. Godalming is on the A3100 and B2130, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Godalming
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Richmond Arms Public House, Godalming College and St Hilary's School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Godalming itself: Godalming station. A little further out are Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Nearby places to Godalming
Also in Godalming
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godalming
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Godalming often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.