Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Seale
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Seale. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Seale can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How a thermal roof survey works in Seale
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. 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 are worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Seale, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Seale (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Thermal roof surveys in Seale: local notes
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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Laurence, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. With Wanborough Manor about 2.4 miles east, the area around Seale has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Seale is about 3 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Surveys in Seale work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Elstead Road, School Hill and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Tongham (1 mile north-west), The Sands (1 mile south-west), Ash Green (1 mile north) and Ash (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (4 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Seale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Connaught School, Ash Manor School and The White Hart pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ash station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Seale include Runfold Wood and Hog's Back.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Seale, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Seale
How do I find out if my home in Seale is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Seale?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Seale as anywhere else.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces