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Thermal Roof Survey in Berrylands
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Berrylands, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Berrylands
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 booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, on insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Berrylands (KT5, KT3, KT6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Also near Berrylands
More services for Berrylands
Flying and imaging in Berrylands
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Berrylands is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Christ Church CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Berrylands. Hampton Court Palace, about 2.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Berrylands. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Berrylands is about 1 mile east of Surbiton, in Greater London. Roofs in Berrylands get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: KT5, KT3 and KT6. Streets in the area include Park Road, The Avenue and Regent Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Berrylands, we cover Tolworth (1 mile south), Surbiton (1 mile west), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Worcester Park (2 miles south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Berrylands
In Berrylands, that means homes and buildings near Beverley Park, Coronation Hall pub and Kingston School of Art, among other places. There is a railway station in Berrylands itself: Berrylands station. A little further out are Tolworth Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Bentall Centre (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Berrylands
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Berrylands?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is drone flying allowed in Berrylands?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In Berrylands, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Berrylands
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.