Surrey · London and the South East
Walliswood Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Walliswood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Walliswood: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof alike.
Somewhere as small as Walliswood, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Walliswood (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
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What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Walliswood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Walliswood 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.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Walliswood
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Walliswood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Walliswood?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Walliswood is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Walliswood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Thermal roof surveys around Walliswood
Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, 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. Around Walliswood, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Walliswood. Walliswood is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Walliswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wallis Wood and The Scarlett Arms Public House. The closest station to Walliswood is Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walliswood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Useful tips for Walliswood property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- File the images with your roof records
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
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.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.