Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Pitland Street
A careful look at the roof at your property in Pitland Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Pitland Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pitland Street
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’ve noticed leaks far from where the stain appears and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces alike.
In a village or hamlet like Pitland Street, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Pitland Street (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the price in Pitland Street
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Pitland Street
Is Pitland Street in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Pitland Street is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pitland Street?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Thermal roof surveys around Pitland Street
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. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Belmont Prep School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Pitland Street as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of RH5 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Pitland Street include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pitland Street
In Pitland Street, that means homes and buildings near Hurtwood House and Wotton and Abinger Commons and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Pitland Street
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary The Virgins Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Also near Pitland Street
What else we do in Pitland Street
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re 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
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Pitland Street
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pitland Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.