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Thermal imaging roof survey in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Thames Ditton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Thames Ditton
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Even in a smaller place like Thames Ditton, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Thames Ditton (KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Thames Ditton, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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FAQs for Thames Ditton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thames Ditton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you come out to Thames Ditton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Thames Ditton
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thames Ditton
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a survey in Thames Ditton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Thermal roof surveys in Thames Ditton: local notes
Within a mile and a half or so of Thames Ditton there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as Thames Ditton Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near Bentall Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Thames Ditton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Thames Ditton is one of the towns and villages in Surrey we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
Surveys in KT7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A307 close by, Thames Ditton is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Near you in Thames Ditton
We work in homes and buildings around Esher College, George and Dragon pub and Shrewsbury House School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Thames Ditton itself: Thames Ditton station. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (0.8 miles west) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Wood and The Lake.