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Thermal imaging roof survey in Caterham, Surrey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Caterham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
About our thermal roof survey in Caterham
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and leaks far from where the stain appears, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs.
In older houses around Caterham, loft insulation can be thin, patchy or missing in places. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. What it shows is surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Caterham (CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Thermal roof surveys in Caterham: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Titsey Place, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Caterham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hillcroft Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Caterham, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in CR3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B2030 and B2031 close by, Caterham is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Caterham, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Caterham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School, among other places. Caterham’s nearest station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking in a town like Caterham is normally simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Useful tips for Caterham property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Caterham: your questions answered
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Caterham?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Caterham. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Is Caterham in the area you cover?
Yes, Caterham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Caterham as anywhere else.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
The camera does not see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Why act early in Caterham
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. In a family home in Caterham, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Caterham
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Sacred Heart Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces