Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Longcross, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Longcross. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Thermal roof survey in Longcross: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a 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. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed heat escaping through the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Longcross are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Longcross (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Longcross
The wider area around Longcross has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 2.3 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Longcross Church are frequently 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 frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. If you’re in Longcross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Longcross is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: KT16. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Longcross include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Longcross
In Longcross, that means homes and buildings near Gracious Pond. Longcross’s nearest station is Longcross station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Longcross
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. In a small place like Longcross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Longcross
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Common questions in Longcross
Is drone flying allowed in Longcross?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Longcross is about 3 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Longcross?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will thermal imaging find my 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’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Longcross?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Also in Longcross
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A formal energy assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Useful tips for Longcross property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Longcross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.