Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Paynes Green
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Paynes Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Paynes Green: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’re worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Paynes Green may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Paynes Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Paynes Green roofs
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For properties in and around Paynes Green, we check everything that’s safely in view and explain what we find. Whatever the street in Paynes Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Paynes Green and nearby. Paynes Green is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Paynes Green: Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Paynes Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood. For rail, the closest station is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A formal energy assessment
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Paynes Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep a record of when stains appear
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Towns and villages near Paynes Green
What else we do in Paynes Green
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Paynes Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Paynes Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
FAQs for Paynes Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Paynes Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Paynes Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Paynes Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.