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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shellwood Cross, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shellwood Cross.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Shellwood Cross
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a 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 we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and heat escaping through the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Shellwood Cross, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Shellwood Cross
How do I find out if my home in Shellwood Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Shellwood Cross?
Yes. Shellwood Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Nearby places to Shellwood Cross
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Shellwood Cross
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shellwood Cross
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shellwood Cross
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Shellwood Cross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Flying and imaging in Shellwood Cross
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Shellwood Cross, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Shellwood Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Shellwood Cross is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Near you in Shellwood Cross
In Shellwood Cross, that means homes and buildings near Newdigate Brickworks and the streets around them. The closest station to Shellwood Cross is Holmwood station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shellwood Cross
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For older village homes like those around Shellwood Cross, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.