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Aldgate Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Aldgate and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Aldgate questions
Is drone flying allowed in Aldgate?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Aldgate. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which isn’t always given. 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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Aldgate?
It depends on the street. If Aldgate has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How a thermal roof survey works in Aldgate
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you are worried about wet areas near outlets and upstands and leaks that are hard to trace, we can find out what’s behind it.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we’ve been asked to look at, in Aldgate as anywhere. Let us know about the building and access when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Surveys in Aldgate can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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 we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What affects the price in Aldgate
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Places near Aldgate
What else we do in Aldgate
Roof by roof
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
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Aldgate
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Drones, thermal imaging and Aldgate roofs
The restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Aldgate. If your survey includes the drone, the address is checked against it before any flight. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Aldgate, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Aldgate School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places like Gabriel's Wharf, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Aldgate.
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Aldgate can all book thermal roof surveys. Our Greater London coverage includes Aldgate.
We survey roofs across the E1, EC2A and SE1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane and the roads around them. Aldgate is on the A3 and A10, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Aldgate: Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Near you in Aldgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Fund Academy and East India Arms. Nearby too are London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east), St Mary-at-Hill (less than half a mile south-west) and Finsbury Circus (0.5 miles north-west). There is a railway station in Aldgate itself: London Fenchurch Street station. Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (1.4 miles west) and Tower of London (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Aldgate include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Aldgate
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.