Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Little Bookham
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Little Bookham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Common questions in Little Bookham
Do you cover Little Bookham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Little Bookham is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Little Bookham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Thermal roof survey in Little Bookham
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Even in a smaller place like Little Bookham, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Little Bookham (KT23, KT24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Little Bookham is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why act early in Little Bookham
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a smaller place like Little Bookham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What we are asked to look at in Little Bookham
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Lawrence, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Drones, thermal imaging and Little Bookham roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. With Polesden Lacey about 1.1 miles south-east, Little Bookham sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Howard of Effingham School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Bookings from Little Bookham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Little Bookham is one of the places in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: KT23 and KT24. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Near you in Little Bookham
We work in homes and buildings around St Lawrence Primary School, Manor House School and The Queen Stage pub. The nearest railway station is Bookham station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Little Bookham include Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.