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Thermal imaging roof survey in South Godstone, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in South Godstone from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
Airspace, weather and South Godstone roofs
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. About 4.9 miles north-east lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around South Godstone has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to St Stephen: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. In South Godstone, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around South Godstone: Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Near you in South Godstone
In South Godstone, that means homes and buildings near Fox And Hounds Public House and Tilburstow Hill and the streets around them. South Godstone has its own railway station: Godstone station. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around South Godstone includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Godstone
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as South Godstone, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- South Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Questions from South Godstone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Godstone?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Godstone?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of South Godstone. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I book a survey in South Godstone?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Places near South Godstone
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Landlord and commercial surveys in South Godstone
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Check the loft can be reached safely
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
When to book a survey in South Godstone
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Anyone responsible for a site like St Stephen's CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around South Godstone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- An energy rating for the building
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in South Godstone
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs