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Thermal Roof Survey in Sheet's Heath
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Sheet's Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sheet's Heath
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. 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. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Sheet's Heath are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sheet's Heath (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Sheet's Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Sheet's Heath questions
Is Sheet's Heath within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheet's Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys in Sheet's Heath: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Saviour's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like Brookwood Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Sheet's Heath is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Whether the building in Sheet's Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Surrey, we cover Sheet's Heath.
Thermal roof surveys in GU24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Benwell Road, Sheet's Heath Lane and The Ridgeway or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Brookwood (1 mile south), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Sheet's Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knowl Hill School, Brookwood Lye and Nag's Head Inn. The closest station to Sheet's Heath is Brookwood station, about 0.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (0.8 miles west) and Brookwood Hospital (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Sheet's Heath
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Peacocks, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Sheet's Heath
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.