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Thermal Roof Survey in Reigate
Thermal roof surveys in Reigate from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Reigate
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Reigate Priory Community Junior School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Thermal roof survey in Reigate
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In older houses around Reigate, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings, while drone photos show the outside of the same roof. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Reigate
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Flying and imaging in Reigate
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Reigate. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. If you are in Reigate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Reigate is one of the places in Surrey where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets like High Street, London Road and Church Road. Reigate sits on or near the A25 and A217. We also cover the places around Reigate: South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Around Reigate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Public House, Castle Grounds and Reigate College. Reigate has its own railway station: Reigate station. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Reigate include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
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Reigate questions
How do I find out if my home in Reigate is listed?
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.
Is Reigate in the area you cover?
Yes, Reigate is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Reigate as anywhere else.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. 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.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An energy rating for the building
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Reigate
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Useful tips for Reigate property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In Reigate, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.