Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Littleton, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Littleton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Littleton: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are water that travels before it shows and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Littleton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Littleton (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Littleton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Littleton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
FAQs for Littleton
How do I find out if my home in Littleton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Littleton?
Yes, Littleton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
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.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
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.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Nearby places to Littleton
What else we do in Littleton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What affects the price in Littleton
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flying and imaging in Littleton
Loseley Park, about 0.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Littleton. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loseley Fields Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Church of St Francis are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Littleton is about 1 mile north of Farncombe, in Surrey. Surveys in Littleton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Surrey, we cover Littleton.
Surveys in GU3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Littleton include Binscombe (1 mile south-west), Onslow Village (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Hurtmore (2 miles south-west) and Wood Street Village (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Around Littleton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Farncombe Wood, The Withies Inn and Broadwater School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farncombe station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Littleton include Lower Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Littleton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.