Thermal imaging roof survey in Stanwell, Surrey

Thermal roof survey in Stanwell: what you get

A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.

Around Stanwell, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.

The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.

What a survey costs

What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:

• Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
• Which survey package you book
• Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
• Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details

Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.

Booking your survey

To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:

• What’s prompted the survey
• Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
• Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
• Your timetable, such as an exchange date

To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Stanwell, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.

The survey, step by step

After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Stanwell, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.

1. We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
2. We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
3. A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
4. We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
5. The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.

Before the survey

• Find any records of previous roof work
• Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
• Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at

Getting a price

If you’re buying, it helps 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.

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