Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Shortheath
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Shortheath. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Shortheath, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Thermal roof survey in Shortheath
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Shortheath often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Shortheath
Also in Shortheath
Airspace, weather and Shortheath roofs
The wider area around Shortheath has a long history of building, with Farnham Castle about 1.6 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church like St Peter's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Shortheath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shortheath is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU9 and GU10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane. Shortheath sits on or near the B3384. We also cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Shortheath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House, Weydon School and Weydon School and the streets around them. Shortheath’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Shortheath includes Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shortheath
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For older village homes like those around Shortheath, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Shortheath
- An independent look at the roof
- A written report with photographs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shortheath
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Common roof problems in Shortheath
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in Shortheath
Is Shortheath within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shortheath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
How do I book a survey in Shortheath?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.