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South Holmwood Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in South Holmwood? We carry out thermal roof surveys in South Holmwood and across Surrey.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Holmwood
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like South Holmwood, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- South Holmwood (RH5)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
South Holmwood questions
How do I find out if my home in South Holmwood is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Holmwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Why act early in South Holmwood
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Around South Holmwood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in South Holmwood
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Also near South Holmwood
Also in South Holmwood
What affects the price in South Holmwood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for thermal roof surveys in South Holmwood, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Common roof problems in South Holmwood
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Anyone responsible for a site like The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around South Holmwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in South Holmwood
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. 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. Historic houses such as Polesden Lacey, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around South Holmwood goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. In South Holmwood, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Surrey coverage includes South Holmwood and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Thermal roof surveys in RH5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
What’s near South Holmwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inholms Clay Pit and The Norfolk Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Holmwood station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Holmwood includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.