Greater London · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Long Ditton, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys across Long Ditton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Common roof problems in Long Ditton
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you look after a building such as Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Long Ditton
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever 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’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Tell us about the building and access when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Long Ditton: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Long Ditton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Long Ditton?
Sometimes, yes. If Long Ditton has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Long Ditton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Long Ditton and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Long Ditton
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Long Ditton: local notes
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Hampton Court Palace about 1.5 miles north-west, the area around Long Ditton has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Parking in Long Ditton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking.
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Long Ditton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
We work across KT6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Long Ditton include Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Long Ditton
Around Long Ditton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shrewsbury House School, Stokes Field and Raintree pub. Long Ditton’s nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Long Ditton includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In Long Ditton, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.