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North Looe Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in North Looe.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: 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 normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like North Looe can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in North Looe, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Thermal roof survey in North Looe: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause.
In a village or hamlet like North Looe, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- North Looe (KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near North Looe
Other services in North Looe
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Looe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Looe
- A written report with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Looe
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in North Looe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Looe?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is North Looe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in North Looe as anywhere else.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Drones, thermal imaging and North Looe roofs
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 photos from the air and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Fitznells Manor, about 1.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Looe. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. Surveys in North Looe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in KT17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside North Looe, we cover Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
What’s near North Looe
Around North Looe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Kings Head Public House, Priest Hill and Glyn School. For rail, the closest station is Epsom Downs station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (2.8 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cuddington Meadows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in North Looe
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. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
If you run a business near The Ashley Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions