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Tadworth Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Tadworth? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Why act early in Tadworth
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Homes in smaller places like Tadworth can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices quoted always include 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
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tadworth
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Older cottages and houses around Tadworth may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Tadworth (KT20, KT18)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Tadworth, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tadworth: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tadworth?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Tadworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I book a survey in Tadworth?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Common roof problems in Tadworth
Once a leak has been fixed, people often 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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Thermal roof surveys in Tadworth: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Fitznells Manor about 3.9 miles north, Tadworth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Tadworth Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places like The Ashley Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover Tadworth and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of KT20 and KT18 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Tadworth, we cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tadworth
In Tadworth, that means homes and buildings near The Beacon School, Merland Rise Recreational Ground and Inn on the Green, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tadworth station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.