Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Smallfield, Surrey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Smallfield and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Smallfield
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Older cottages and houses around Smallfield may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Smallfield (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Smallfield
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building such as Burstow Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Heat the home normally on the days before
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Smallfield
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Thermal roof surveys around Smallfield
Smallfield is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Around Smallfield, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Smallfield can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Smallfield is one of the places in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: RH6. That includes homes and businesses on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Around Smallfield
In Smallfield, that means homes and buildings near Oakwood School and Plough and Furrow pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Horley station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
Places near Smallfield
What else we do in Smallfield
Common questions in Smallfield
Do you cover smaller places like Smallfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Smallfield?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Smallfield is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Smallfield, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.