Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ockham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Ockham? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ockham and across Surrey.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Ockham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Ockham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Thermal roof survey in Ockham: what you get
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Ockham often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Ockham (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ockham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ockham
How do I find out if my home in Ockham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Ockham?
Yes. Ockham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
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, and we check them with moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there’s safe access.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ockham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ockham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Thermal roof surveys around Ockham
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. 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. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ripley Court School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Byfleet Manor about 2.3 miles north, the area around Ockham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints' Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Ockham, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. 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: GU23. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ockham, we cover West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in Ockham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub and the streets around them. Ockham’s nearest station is Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Ockham includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
Nearby places to Ockham
Other services in Ockham
What affects the price in Ockham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.