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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hoe, Surrey
Need a thermal roof survey in Hoe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
About our thermal roof survey in Hoe
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and stains that keep coming back.
Villages like Hoe often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Hoe (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Hoe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Hoe, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Hoe
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
With Hatchlands Park about 4 miles north, the area around Hoe has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Useful tips for Hoe property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check outlets after heavy rain
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
FAQs for Hoe
Do you cover Hoe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hoe?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Towns and villages near Hoe
What else we do in Hoe
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Airspace, weather and Hoe roofs
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Surveys in Hoe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU5. We cover properties on Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill. We also cover the places around Hoe: Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Near you in Hoe
In Hoe, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Leith Hill.