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Thermal imaging roof survey in Shortfield Common, Surrey
Independent thermal roof surveys in Shortfield Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
About our thermal roof survey in Shortfield Common
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. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions alike.
In a village or hamlet like Shortfield Common, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Shortfield Common
Is Shortfield Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Shortfield Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shortfield Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shortfield Common
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shortfield Common and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Flying and imaging in Shortfield Common
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Edgeborough School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shortfield Common. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Shortfield Common, we cover Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Shortfield Common
Around Shortfield Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For older village homes like those around Shortfield Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Shortfield Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When to book a survey in Shortfield Common
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Farnham Castle, about 3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shortfield Common. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What insurance they carry
What we look for on each type of 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 combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.