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Thermal imaging roof survey in South Earlswood, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys in South Earlswood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Earlswood
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We’re often asked to look into heat escaping through the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like South Earlswood are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- South Earlswood (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
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 an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
FAQs for South Earlswood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Earlswood?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around South Earlswood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. South Earlswood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. We ask the aerodrome for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around South Earlswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
More services for South Earlswood
Flying and imaging in South Earlswood
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome covers South Earlswood, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the aerodrome is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Salfords Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a business near The Belfry, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ the King, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Earlswood can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Surrey, we cover South Earlswood and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside South Earlswood, we cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near South Earlswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Flying Scud pub, Reigate School and Earlswood Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Earlswood
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and agents in South Earlswood book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.