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Thermal imaging roof survey in Wotton, Surrey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Wotton.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Wotton
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. 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 as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks far from where the stain appears and missing or slipped insulation.
Somewhere as small as Wotton, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Wotton (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A formal energy assessment
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wotton
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Wotton: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Wotton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wotton?
Yes, Wotton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
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. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Wotton
With Polesden Lacey about 3 miles north, Wotton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wotton and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Thermal roof surveys in RH5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Wotton, we cover Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Wotton
In Wotton, that means homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wotton include Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Wotton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Wotton
Other services in Wotton
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Wotton
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.