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Thermal imaging roof survey in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Holmbury St Mary, with photos and a written report.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Holmbury St Mary 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our thermal roof survey in Holmbury St Mary
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. 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, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and stains that keep coming back.
Some older homes in villages like Holmbury St Mary are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Holmbury St Mary (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Holmbury St Mary
Other services in Holmbury St Mary
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Holmbury St Mary
Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Holmbury St Mary goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Belmont Prep School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Holmbury St Mary is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Holmbury St Mary gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Holmbury St Mary is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH5. You’ll find streets such as Horsham Road and Felday Glade, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Pitland Street (1 mile south), Peaslake (1 mile west), Farley Green (3 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Holmbury St Mary
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Volunteer pub and Hurtwood House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Abinger Castle (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Holmbury St Mary?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary The Virgins Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
Common questions in Holmbury St Mary
Is Holmbury St Mary in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Holmbury St Mary as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Holmbury St Mary listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Holmbury St Mary, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces