Surrey · London and the South East
Munstead Heath Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Munstead Heath.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Flying and imaging in Munstead Heath
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like St John the Baptist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Busbridge Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Munstead Heath is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Munstead Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU8. If you are just outside Munstead Heath, we cover Thorncombe Street (1 mile east), Hascombe (2 miles south-east), Birtley Green (2 miles east), Bramley (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Munstead Heath
Around Munstead Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming College and St Hilary's School. The nearest railway station is Godalming station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Munstead Heath includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Munstead Heath
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. We are often asked to look into leaks far from where the stain appears and heat escaping through the roof, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Some older homes in villages like Munstead Heath are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Munstead Heath (GU8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Munstead Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep a record of when stains appear
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Munstead Heath
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
With Loseley Park about 3 miles north, the area around Munstead Heath has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Questions from Munstead Heath
Do you cover Munstead Heath?
Yes, Munstead Heath is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Munstead Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.