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Thermal Roof Survey in Stoughton
Need a thermal roof survey in Stoughton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Thermal roof survey in Stoughton
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’ve noticed leaks that are hard to trace and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Stoughton can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Stoughton (GU2, GU3, GU1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stoughton
Other services in Stoughton
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Stoughton
Within a mile and a half or so of Stoughton there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. With Guildford Castle about 1.7 miles south-east, Stoughton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Emmanuel Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Stoughton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stoughton. Stoughton is one of the places in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We cover every part of the GU2, GU3 and GU1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road, and we cover them all. With the A322 and A323 close by, Stoughton is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Stoughton include Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Stoughton
We work in homes and buildings around Chitty's Common, Wooden Bridge pub and Rydes Hill Preparatory School, among other places. Stoughton’s nearest station is Guildford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Stoughton
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 when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Stoughton Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Are they insured for the work?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stoughton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Stoughton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stoughton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Stoughton in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stoughton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Stoughton is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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 safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.