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Thermal imaging roof survey in Langley Vale, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Langley Vale, with photos and a written report.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof survey in Langley Vale
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed leaks far from where the stain appears and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Langley Vale are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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.
- Place
- Langley Vale (KT18)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Langley Vale
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
The streets around a church like St Stephen On The Downs are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
FAQs for Langley Vale
Do you carry out roof surveys in Langley Vale?
Yes, Langley Vale is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Langley Vale?
Yes, Langley Vale is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Langley Vale?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Langley Vale needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Also near Langley Vale
Other services in Langley Vale
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Langley Vale
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Fitznells Manor, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Langley Vale goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. Anyone responsible for a site like The Vale Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Langley Vale is about 2 miles east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Langley Vale and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Langley Vale is one of the places in Surrey we cover. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in KT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Grosvenor Road, Harding Road and Rosebery Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Tattenham Corner (1 mile east), Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-east), Burgh Heath (2 miles east) and Epsom (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Egham (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Langley Vale
In Langley Vale, that means homes and buildings near Ashtead Park, Derby Arms and Rosebery School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tattenham Corner station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.1 miles south-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs