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Holmethorpe Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Holmethorpe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Holmethorpe: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, 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 drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and gaps in loft insulation.
Places like Holmethorpe can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Holmethorpe (RH1, RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
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.
Holmethorpe: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Holmethorpe?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Holmethorpe. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Holmethorpe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Thermal roof surveys around Holmethorpe
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Anyone responsible for a site like East Surrey College will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Holmethorpe, the roof can be surveyed. Holmethorpe is one of the places in Surrey where we work. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH1 and RH9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Holmethorpe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Inn on the Pond, Lime Tree Primary School and The Carrington School, among other places. Holmethorpe’s nearest station is Redhill station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What we are asked to look at in Holmethorpe
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
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 roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Holmethorpe, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs