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Thermal imaging roof survey in West Molesey, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Molesey. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Drones, thermal imaging and West Molesey roofs
Hampton Court Palace, about 1.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Molesey. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Chandlers Field Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around Bentall Centre may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. In West Molesey, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across KT8 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around West Molesey include the B369. Other places close to West Molesey include East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
Near you in West Molesey
We work in homes and buildings around Lower Hampton Road, Jolly Coopers pub and Esher College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hampton station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). The countryside around West Molesey includes Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Thermal roof survey in West Molesey: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. 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. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like West Molesey, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- West Molesey (KT8)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in West Molesey
How do I find out if my home in West Molesey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Molesey?
Yes, West Molesey is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like West Molesey, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a smaller place like West Molesey, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in West Molesey
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.