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Thermal Roof Survey in Shepperton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shepperton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Shepperton
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across flat roofs, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Even in a smaller place like Shepperton, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
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.
- Where
- Shepperton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. In a smaller place like Shepperton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Shepperton
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Shepperton
Other services in Shepperton
When to book a survey in Shepperton
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Shepperton means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Drones, thermal imaging and Shepperton roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
The Homewood lies about 3.8 miles south-east, so building around Shepperton goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shepperton and nearby. Shepperton is one of the places in Surrey where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
All of TW17 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane and the roads around them. Shepperton is on the B3366, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside Shepperton, we cover Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Around Shepperton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunbury Park, The Anchor pub and St Nicholas CofE Primary School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Shepperton itself: Shepperton station. Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
Common questions in Shepperton
How do I find out if my home in Shepperton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Shepperton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently 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.
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.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Shepperton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.