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Thermal Roof Survey in Nalderswood
Thermal roof surveys in Nalderswood and the rest of Surrey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
When to book a survey in Nalderswood
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Take a building like Burys Court School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
Thermal roof survey in Nalderswood: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’re worried about water that travels before it shows and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Nalderswood, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Nalderswood (RH2)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Nalderswood roofs
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 photos from the air and thermal images help. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, 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.
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Nalderswood, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Nalderswood and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH2. Streets in the area include Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane. We also cover the places around Nalderswood: Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Nalderswood
We work in homes and buildings around Edolph's Copse. Nalderswood’s nearest station is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Nalderswood includes Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Nalderswood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Nalderswood
Is my home in Nalderswood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Nalderswood within the area you cover?
Yes. Nalderswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Nalderswood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Nalderswood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.