Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Westborough
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Westborough from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Westborough
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
With Guildford Castle about 1.4 miles south-east, the area around Westborough has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How a thermal roof survey works in Westborough
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 is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are moisture around outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause.
Even in a smaller place like Westborough, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Westborough (GU2, GU1, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Westborough
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. On a bungalow or cottage around Westborough, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Westborough
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Flying and imaging in Westborough
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Within a mile and a half or so of Westborough there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
The streets around a church such as St Francis Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Westborough means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Westborough and the rest of Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small.
We survey roofs across the GU2, GU1 and GU3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road. Westborough sits on or near the A323, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Around Westborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings College Guildford, Broadstreet and Hare and Hounds pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Westborough is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Westborough questions
Is my home in Westborough listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Westborough in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Westborough is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. 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?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Westborough is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.