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Old Dean Thermal Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Old Dean, with photos and a written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Old Dean: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into stains that keep coming back and moisture around outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Old Dean, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Old Dean (GU15, GU19)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Dean
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Dean. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Old Dean: your questions answered
Is Old Dean within the area you cover?
Yes. Old Dean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Old Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, Old Dean is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
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. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. Blocked gutters on homes around Old Dean overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Also in Old Dean
What we’re asked to look at in Old Dean
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Collingwood College, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Old Dean does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Thermal roof surveys around Old Dean
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Martin's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Dean can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Old Dean is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU15 and GU19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Old Dean include Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Dean
We work in homes and buildings around Pine Ridge Infant School, Poors Allotment and Jolly Farmer pub. For rail, the closest station is Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Dean includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.