Surrey · London and the South East
Wishanger Common Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wishanger Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep a record of when stains appear
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
About our thermal roof survey in Wishanger Common
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes alike.
Somewhere as small as Wishanger Common, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wishanger Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. For an older or listed building in a place like Wishanger Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wishanger Common
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Wishanger Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Flying and imaging in Wishanger Common
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Wishanger Common, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Wishanger Common: Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
What’s near Wishanger Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Flashes and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Wishanger Common includes Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Wishanger Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Wishanger Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Questions from Wishanger Common
Is Wishanger Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Wishanger Common is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wishanger Common?
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.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
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 survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
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What we’re asked to look at in Wishanger Common
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Around Wishanger Common, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?