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Thermal Roof Survey in Bankside
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bankside, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Bankside
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, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We are often asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, on pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in Bankside is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
When to book a survey in Bankside
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
Take an older house close to St Mary Mounthaw: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
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.
Why get it checked now?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in Bankside: local notes
About 0.6 miles north-east lies Mansion House, a reminder of how long the area around Bankside has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Bankside has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Parking in Bankside, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised. Shop and office owners around Gabriel's Wharf may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. We cover Bankside and the rest of Greater London. Bankside is one of the places in Greater London we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Thermal roof surveys in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Bankside on the A201 and A300, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Bankside
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary-at-Hill, Bernie Spain Gardens and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School. You’ll also find Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and Founders Arms (under half a mile west). Bankside has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (0.6 miles west) and Gabriel's Wharf (within half a mile west). The countryside around Bankside includes Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
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Common questions in Bankside
Is drone flying allowed in Bankside?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bankside is about 1 mile from the restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS. We check whether the address falls inside it, and if it does we apply for permission, which is not 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is my home in Bankside listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you work in Bankside?
Yes, we do. Bankside is part of the area we cover.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Bankside, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.