Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ripley, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ripley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Ripley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Ripley
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and leaks that are hard to trace.
In a small place like Ripley, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Ripley (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
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 before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Ripley
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalen are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
Drones, thermal imaging and Ripley roofs
About 2.6 miles north-east lies Byfleet Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Ripley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take a building like Ripley Court School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Peacocks, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Ripley is about 4 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ripley and nearby. Ripley is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the GU23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Dorton Way and Wentworth Close. Main roads around Ripley include the B2215, which makes travel easy. We also cover Ockham (2 miles east), West Horsley (3 miles south-east), East Clandon (3 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles south-east) and Effingham (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Ripley
We work in homes and buildings around The Anchor Public House and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School. The nearest railway station is Clandon station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Peacocks (3 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Ripley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Ripley
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ripley
Will you come out to Ripley?
Yes, Ripley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Ripley in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Ripley is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.