London and the South East

Thermal Roof Survey in Greater London

Covering 764 places across Greater London for thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.

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Where we work in Greater London

Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or get in touch to book a survey.

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Our thermal roof survey service in Greater London

Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your 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. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are cold areas below the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.

You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings.

We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.

How our prices work

Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.

Why clients in Greater London book us

Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Package prices that include VAT
We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
An independent view of the roof

Arrange a survey

Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.

Landmarks near London

Around London, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Surrey Dispensary (within half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Local schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)

Airspace, weather and roofs across Greater London

Weather matters for both drones and thermal imaging across Greater London: a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day with little wind.

Several airports in London and the South East have flight restriction zones around them, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in Greater London. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it is given.

London: Mansion House lies about 1 mile north, so building around London goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For hotels and guest houses around London, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.

What a survey doesn’t cover

It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:

Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
A formal energy assessment

Checking the roof from the ground

A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.

What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.

Surveys for landlords and agents in Greater London

Landlords and agents in Greater London book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.

Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Greater London. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Useful tips for Greater London property owners

Small things make a difference. Our tips:

Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains

After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.

Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.

Why roofs fail

Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.

These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:

Moisture around outlets and upstands
Ceilings that feel colder in places
Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Gaps in loft insulation

Greater London questions

Does the weather affect a thermal survey?

The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.

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 images show where improvements may help.

Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?

It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.

What’s the best way to book?

The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.

Which days do you carry out surveys?

Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Is this a RICS survey?

No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.

Will you go up on the roof?

Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.