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Thermal imaging roof survey in Nutfield, Surrey
Thermal roof surveys in Nutfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nutfield
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We are frequently asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and missing or slipped insulation, across commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs.
In a small place like Nutfield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Nutfield (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Nutfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nutfield?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Nutfield within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Nutfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Towns and villages near Nutfield
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Drones, thermal imaging and Nutfield roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Nutfield is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the aerodrome for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
For businesses in and around places such as The Belfry, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Anyone responsible for a site like Nutfield Church CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Nutfield is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across RH1 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, and we cover them all. Nutfield sits on or near the A25, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Nutfield: South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Nutfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens Head Public House, Nutfield Marshes and The Carrington School and the streets around them. Nutfield’s nearest station is Nutfield station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Nutfield include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
What we are asked to look at in Nutfield
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.