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Bickley Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bickley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
How a thermal roof survey works in Bickley
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’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are moisture around outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Bickley can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys in Bickley: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 1.1 miles west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Bickley 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Bullers Wood School for Boys, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Roofs in Bickley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: BR1, BR2 and BR7. We cover properties on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road. Other places close to Bickley include Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bickley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bird In Hand Public House, Holy Trinity College Bromley and Jubilee Country Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Bickley itself: Bickley station. Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles south-west) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Common roof problems in Bickley
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
For businesses in and around places like The Mall, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bickley
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. In Bickley, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bickley
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Bickley questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bickley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Bickley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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 do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Bickley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.