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Thermal Roof Survey in Wanborough
Need a thermal roof survey in Wanborough? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wanborough
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cold areas below the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Villages like Wanborough frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Wanborough (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we’re asked to look at in Wanborough
People often 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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wanborough
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Wanborough Manor, about 0.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wanborough goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Puttenham CofE Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wanborough is one of many places we visit across Surrey. Wanborough is one of the places in Surrey where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU3. We also cover Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Around Wanborough
We work in homes and buildings around Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves and The Good Intent pub and the streets around them. Wanborough’s nearest station is Wanborough station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Guildford Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
Wanborough questions
How do I find out if my home in Wanborough is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Wanborough?
Yes, Wanborough is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Wanborough as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wanborough
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- File the images with your roof records
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
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How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Wanborough needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.