Surrey · London and the South East
Woking Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Woking and the rest of Surrey. We survey on any day of the week.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Thermal roof survey in Woking
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
A place the size of Woking has flats, offices, shops and schools with flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large flat roof, trapped moisture under the covering can spread a long way from the leak. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Blocks, offices and schools frequently have plant and rooflights that make a roof harder to walk safely.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Woking (GU21, GU22, GU24, GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Woking property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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Why act early in Woking
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. A small defect on a roof in Woking seldom stays small: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Dealing with it early is usually the cheaper route.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Woking
Do you cover Woking?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Woking as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Woking?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Fairoaks Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
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 you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Woking
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a place the size of Woking, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Woking roofs
The wider area around Woking has a long history of building, with Botleys Mansion about 4.3 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Goldsworth Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For businesses in and around places such as The Peacocks, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary of Bethany, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We cover Woking and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Surrey coverage includes Woking and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A247 and A320, Woking is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey.
What’s near Woking
In Woking, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, Woking High School and Hoe Valley Linear Park. The nearest railway station is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Woking include Brookwood Lye.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Woking
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.