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Thermal Roof Survey in Barking
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Barking, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
How a thermal roof survey works in Barking
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. 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 as you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’re worried about gaps in loft insulation and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Common questions in Barking
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Barking?
Parking in Barking, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Are there drone restrictions around Barking?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Barking. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Barking?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Also in Barking
Flying and imaging in Barking
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Barking is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Barking is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
For a London address like Barking, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Patrick's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Eastbury Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Barking, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Across Greater London, we cover Barking and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
We work across IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Barking include Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Barking
In Barking, that means homes and buildings near Mayesbrook Park, Greatfields School and The Barking Dog pub, among other places. The closest station to Barking is Barking station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west) and Barking Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.