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Thermal imaging roof survey in Onslow Village, Surrey
Need a thermal roof survey in Onslow Village? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
FAQs for Onslow Village
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Onslow Village?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Onslow Village in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Onslow Village is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Onslow Village
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are heat escaping through the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Even in a smaller place like Onslow Village, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, 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 write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Onslow Village (GU2, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Onslow Village
What affects the price in Onslow Village
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flying and imaging in Onslow Village
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as All Saints' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Guildford Castle, about 1.3 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Onslow Village. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Onslow Village, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Onslow Village. Across Surrey, we cover Onslow Village.
All of GU2 and GU3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A31, Onslow Village is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Onslow Village, we cover Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Near you in Onslow Village
In Onslow Village, that means homes and buildings near Guildford County School, Academy of Contemporary Music and Broadstreet and the streets around them. Onslow Village’s nearest station is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile east. A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Onslow Village is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Onslow Village, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Onslow Village
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Useful tips for Onslow Village property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.