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Thermal imaging roof survey in Westcott, Surrey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Westcott. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Westcott often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Thermal roof survey in Westcott: what you get
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We are frequently asked to look into stains that keep coming back and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Westcott, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Westcott (RH4)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Nearby places to Westcott
Other services in Westcott
Why it’s worth a survey now in Westcott
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westcott, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Flying and imaging in Westcott
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Polesden Lacey lies about 2.2 miles north, so building around Westcott goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you live in an older home near St John's Community Hall, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Surveys in Westcott work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. There is also a page for Guildford.
All of RH4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Westcott
In Westcott, that means homes and buildings near The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, Milton Heath and The Nower and Pippbrook House and the streets around them. Westcott’s nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Westcott includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Westcott
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westcott?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Westcott in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Westcott as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
When to book a survey in Westcott
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.