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Thermal imaging roof survey in Stonehill, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Stonehill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Stonehill: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Stonehill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stonehill (KT16)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What we’re asked to look at in Stonehill
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Stonehill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Stonehill
Will you come out to Stonehill?
Yes, Stonehill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is drone flying allowed in Stonehill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Stonehill is about 2 miles from Fairoaks Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stonehill
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Airspace, weather and Stonehill roofs
With Botleys Mansion about 1.4 miles north-east, Stonehill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Stonehill is about 2 miles from Fairoaks Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Salesian School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Stonehill is about 3 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Stonehill and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Surrey coverage includes Stonehill and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Stonehill Road and Stonehill Crescent. We also cover the places around Stonehill: Ottershaw (1 mile east), Longcross (1 mile north-west), Mimbridge (2 miles south-west), Lyne (2 miles north-east) and Trumps Green (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (3 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
What’s near Stonehill
In Stonehill, that means homes and buildings near Gracious Pond, among other places. Stonehill’s nearest station is Longcross station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Lake.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stonehill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stonehill and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.