Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Little London, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Little London and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How a thermal roof survey works in Little London
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces alike.
Older buildings in small places like Little London may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. 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 you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Little London (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Little London can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Little London roofs
Historic houses such as Chilworth Manor, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Little London goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Little London can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover Little London.
Thermal roof surveys in GU5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Little London
In Little London, that means homes and buildings near Colekitchen Down and King William IV Public House. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
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How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- An energy rating for the building
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Little London
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Little London, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Little London: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Little London?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Little London in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Little London is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Little London?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.