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Mickleham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Mickleham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Mickleham
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed thin or uneven insulation in the roof and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mickleham, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Mickleham (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Mickleham
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mickleham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Mickleham
How do I find out if my home in Mickleham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Mickleham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Mickleham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Mickleham?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
Flying and imaging in Mickleham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Polesden Lacey lies about 2.4 miles west, so building around Mickleham goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Mickleham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH5. Whether your property is on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mickleham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Norbury Park, The Ashcombe School and Box Hill School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mickleham includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Heat the home normally on the days before
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.