Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tilford, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Tilford and the rest of Surrey. We survey seven days a week.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Tilford
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and heat escaping through the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Tilford are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Tilford (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Tilford
Is Tilford in the area you cover?
Yes, Tilford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilford?
Yes. Tilford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Flying and imaging in Tilford
With Farnham Castle about 3.2 miles north-west, Tilford sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether the building in Tilford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet and the roads around them. We also cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Near you in Tilford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub, Thundry Meadows and South Farnham School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
Places near Tilford
What else we do in Tilford
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. For older village homes like those around Tilford, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Tilford, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Tilford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tilford
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.