Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Irons Bottom
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Irons Bottom and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Irons Bottom
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We are often asked to look into gaps in loft insulation and heat escaping through the roof, across loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Somewhere as small as Irons Bottom, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Irons Bottom (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Irons Bottom questions
Do you cover smaller places like Irons Bottom?
Yes. Irons Bottom is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Irons Bottom?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Thermal roof surveys in Irons Bottom: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers Irons Bottom, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, we ask the aerodrome for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Emmanuel Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Burys Court School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Irons Bottom is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH2 for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Irons Bottom
Around Irons Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Earlswood Common and Reigate School and the streets around them. Irons Bottom’s nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Irons Bottom, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Common roof problems in Irons Bottom
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you run a business near The Belfry, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Irons Bottom
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.