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Thermal Roof Survey in Ranmore Common
Thermal roof surveys in Ranmore Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Ranmore Common
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it is 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. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and wet insulation beneath the membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Ranmore Common, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ranmore Common (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ranmore Common
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Ranmore Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep a record of when stains appear
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Flying and imaging in Ranmore Common
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Hotels and guest houses near Ranmore Common can’t easily close rooms for a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Polesden Lacey lies about 1.2 miles north, so building around Ranmore Common goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Ranmore Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Ranmore Common is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across RH5 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Ranmore Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pippbrook House, The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School and Milton Heath and The Nower and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ranmore Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ranmore Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Ranmore Common?
Yes. Ranmore Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Ranmore Common, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ranmore Common
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.