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Thermal imaging roof survey in Littleton, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Littleton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Littleton?
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Thermal roof survey in Littleton
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp patches with no obvious cause and cold areas below the roof.
Villages like Littleton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Littleton (TW17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older and listed buildings around Littleton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Littleton
Also in Littleton
Thermal roof surveys around Littleton
Historic houses like Botleys Mansion, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Littleton goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Littleton CofE Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. Roofs in Littleton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Littleton and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the TW17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Littleton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horse Shoes Public House, The Matthew Arnold School and Penton Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shepperton station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Littleton includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Littleton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littleton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Littleton: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Littleton?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Littleton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littleton?
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.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.