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Thermal Roof Survey in Shottermill
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shottermill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof survey in Shottermill
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed water getting in at parapets and stacks and wet areas near outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Shottermill, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Shottermill (GU27, GU26)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Shottermill roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Hotels and guest houses near Shottermill cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a building such as Camelsdale Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St. Stephen's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Shottermill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Surrey, we cover Shottermill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU27 and GU26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane. You’ll find Shottermill on the A287, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Around Shottermill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Woolmer Hill School, Woolmer Hill School and The Staff Of Life Public House. The closest station to Shottermill is Haslemere station, about 0.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Shottermill, 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 discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
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Useful tips for Shottermill property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Shottermill: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shottermill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shottermill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In an older home around Shottermill, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.