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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bedfont, Greater London
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Bedfont, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What we are asked to look at in Bedfont
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Treaty Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
How a thermal roof survey works in Bedfont
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We are often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and wet insulation beneath the membrane, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Bedfont as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Bedfont (TW14, TW6, TW13)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bedfont
Bedfont is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Strawberry Hill House, about 4.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedfont. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Bedfont, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. Take a building like Fairholme Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bedfont is about 1 mile west of Feltham, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bedfont can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TW14, TW6 and TW13. You will find streets such as Elm Road, New Road and East Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Bedfont, we cover West Bedfont (1 mile west), Feltham (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile north-east) and Hounslow (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (15 miles east) and Hampstead (13 miles north-east).
Around Bedfont
Around Bedfont, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Space Studio West London and Spelthorne College. The nearest railway station is Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kempton Steam Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Treaty Centre (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Bedfont moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What else we do in Bedfont
FAQs for Bedfont
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bedfont?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Bedfont listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Why get it checked now?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs