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Thermal Roof Survey in Old Woking
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Old Woking, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Old Woking
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We are often asked to look into areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and gaps in loft insulation, across flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Old Woking, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Old Woking
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Peacocks, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Why it’s worth a survey now in Old Woking
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a place like Old Woking, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Woking
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Old Woking
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Nearby places to Old Woking
Other services in Old Woking
Thermal roof surveys around Old Woking
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 3.8 miles north-east lies Byfleet Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Old Woking has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kingfield Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Old Woking, we can survey the roof. Our Surrey coverage includes Old Woking.
We survey roofs across GU22 and GU23 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Woking
We work in homes and buildings around St John the Baptist School, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School and The New Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Old Woking is Woking station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Woking
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
FAQs for Old Woking
Is Old Woking within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Woking is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Old Woking listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Woking frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Old Woking, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.