Surrey · London and the South East
Shere Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Shere, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Shere, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Shere
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and missing or slipped insulation.
In a village or hamlet like Shere, 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, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Shere (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Shere
Is my home in Shere listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shere in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shere
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Outbuildings and barns around Shere are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Shere
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Shere
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Hatchlands Park about 2.6 miles north, Shere sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like The Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Shere is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Shere and the places around it.
All of GU5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Shere
We work in homes and buildings around Colekitchen Down and The White Horse Public House. Shere’s nearest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
When to book a survey in Shere
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Shere CofE Aided Infant School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive