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Hurtmore Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Hurtmore, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Why act early in Hurtmore
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For an older or listed building in a place like Hurtmore, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Thermal roof survey in Hurtmore
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and stains that keep coming back.
Some older homes in villages like Hurtmore are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hurtmore (GU7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep a record of when stains appear
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hurtmore, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Hurtmore
Is my home in Hurtmore listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Hurtmore within the area you cover?
Yes, Hurtmore is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Flying and imaging in Hurtmore
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Historic houses like Loseley Park, about 1.5 miles north-east, show how far back building around Hurtmore goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like Charterhouse School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Roofs in Hurtmore get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
All of GU7 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hurtmore
Around Hurtmore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Middlebriars Wood, Broadwater School and Loseley Fields Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Towns and villages near Hurtmore
Also in Hurtmore
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.