Surrey · London and the South East
Stroude Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Stroude. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
Flying and imaging in Stroude
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like St Ann's Heath Junior School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Stroude is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Stroude is one of the places in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Every address in GU25 and TW20 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane. If you are just outside Stroude, we cover Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Around Stroude
We work in homes and buildings around The Magna Carta School, The American School In England and Riverside Walk. For rail, the closest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
How a thermal roof survey works in Stroude
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a small place like Stroude, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Common roof problems in Stroude
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
With Botleys Mansion about 2.7 miles south, the area around Stroude has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
Why it is worth a survey now in Stroude
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Outbuildings and barns around Stroude are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Nearby places to Stroude
Other services in Stroude
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- File the images with your roof records
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Stroude, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Stroude
Is Stroude within the area you cover?
Yes, Stroude is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stroude?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.