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Hinchley Wood Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Hinchley Wood? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it’s sitting, when the conditions allow.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hinchley Wood
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and stains that keep coming back.
Older cottages and houses around Hinchley Wood may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Hinchley Wood (KT10, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Hinchley Wood questions
Is my home in Hinchley Wood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hinchley Wood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hinchley Wood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hinchley Wood?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hinchley Wood?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hinchley Wood Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Hinchley Wood is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. On a bungalow or cottage around Hinchley Wood, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys around Hinchley Wood
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 the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bentall Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Take an older house close to Hinchley Wood Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We cover Hinchley Wood and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Hinchley Wood and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT10 and KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hinchley Wood, we cover Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Hinchley Wood
In Hinchley Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub, Hinchley Wood School and Shrewsbury House School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hinchley Wood itself: Hinchley Wood station. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is The Lake and The Wood.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.