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Tatsfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Tatsfield. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Why act early in Tatsfield
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Any roof job in Tatsfield means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tatsfield
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and cold areas below the roof, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Tatsfield
Is parking a problem for a survey in Tatsfield?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is drone flying allowed in Tatsfield?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Tatsfield is about 3 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
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.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Tatsfield moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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When to book a survey in Tatsfield
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Common reasons to book include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
Titsey Place lies about 1.4 miles south-west, so building around Tatsfield goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Drones, thermal imaging and Tatsfield roofs
Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles from Tatsfield. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For a London address like Tatsfield, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take a building like Charles Darwin School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Tatsfield is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Across Greater London, we cover Tatsfield. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Tatsfield, we cover South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Tatsfield
The nearest railway station is Oxted station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What affects the price in Tatsfield
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.