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Thermal imaging roof survey in Horley, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys in Horley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Thermal roof survey in Horley: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof alike.
For a town like Horley, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Horley (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Horley roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Horley is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Horley, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. Take a building like Horley Infant School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Horley is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Horley is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
All of RH6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, all of which we cover. You will find Horley on the A23 and B2036, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Horley: Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
Local landmarks in Horley
Around Horley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull pub and Oakwood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Reigate Heath.
Questions from Horley
Are there drone restrictions around Horley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Horley is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Horley in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Horley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Horley?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Take an older house close to St Wilfrid's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What else we do in Horley
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
What we do, 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 between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Most visits in a town like Horley start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.