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Pachesham Park Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Pachesham Park. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Pachesham Park
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Older buildings in small places like Pachesham Park may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Pachesham Park (KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Older and listed buildings around Pachesham Park may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in Pachesham Park: local notes
The wider area around Pachesham Park has a long history of building, with The Homewood about 3 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Therfield School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Ashley Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Pachesham Park, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Pachesham Park. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of KT22 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Pachesham Park include Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Pachesham Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near River Mole LNR, Danes Hill School and The Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Ashtead station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Pachesham Park include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Pachesham Park can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Pachesham Park: your questions answered
Do you cover Pachesham Park?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pachesham Park?
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.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How do I book a survey in Pachesham Park?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.