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Thermal Roof Survey in Warlingham
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Warlingham and across Surrey.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
About our thermal roof survey in Warlingham
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into wet areas near outlets and upstands and ceilings that feel colder in places, across flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Places like Warlingham can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Warlingham (CR6, CR3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Warlingham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Warlingham?
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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlord and commercial surveys in Warlingham
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Warlingham
Is my home in Warlingham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Warlingham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Warlingham
Addington Palace, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Warlingham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Warlingham Village Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We visit Warlingham as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Warlingham is one of the places in Surrey we cover. There is also a page for London.
Every address in CR6 and CR3 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B269 and B270, Warlingham is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Warlingham
We work in homes and buildings around Warlingham School, Blanchman's Farm and The White Lion Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warlingham includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Warlingham
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Warlingham
Also in Warlingham
Why act early in Warlingham
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Around Warlingham, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)