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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shackleford, Surrey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Shackleford, with photographs and a written report.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Missing or slipped insulation
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Thermal roof survey in Shackleford
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Typical surveys look at possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Shackleford may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Shackleford (GU8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Shackleford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Shackleford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Questions from Shackleford
Do you cover smaller places like Shackleford?
Yes, Shackleford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Shackleford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
When to book a survey in Shackleford
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Shackleford, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Shackleford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Flying and imaging in Shackleford
The wider area around Shackleford has a long history of building, with Wanborough Manor about 2.1 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Shackleford, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Shackleford is one of the places in Surrey we cover.
We survey roofs across the GU8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
What’s near Shackleford
Around Shackleford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Middlebriars Wood and Prior's Field School and the streets around them. The closest station to Shackleford is Godalming station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Shackleford include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.