Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Tilford Reeds
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Tilford Reeds, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tilford Reeds
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tilford Reeds can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tilford Reeds
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
Thermal roof survey in Tilford Reeds: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We are frequently asked to look into thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp patches with no obvious cause, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Tilford Reeds, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Tilford Reeds (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tilford Reeds questions
Is my home in Tilford Reeds listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Tilford Reeds in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Tilford Reeds is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Thermal roof surveys in Tilford Reeds: local notes
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like All Saints CofE Aided Infant School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses such as Farnham Castle, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building around Tilford Reeds goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tilford Reeds gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU10. Other places close to Tilford Reeds include Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Near you in Tilford Reeds
We work in homes and buildings around Moor Park, Edgeborough School and South Farnham School, among other places. Tilford Reeds’s nearest station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tilford Reeds
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Places near Tilford Reeds
Other services in Tilford Reeds
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Tilford Reeds can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.