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Thermal imaging roof survey in Bow, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bow from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
How a thermal roof survey works in Bow
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed damp patches with no obvious cause and damp around chimneys and parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Let us know about the building and access when you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in Bow, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Bow
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Bow
Is my home in Bow listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Bow?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bow is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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 talk through the forecast when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Bow
Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bow goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Bow. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you run a business near Westfield Stratford City, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Bow and the rest of Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
Surveys in E3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Bow include the B142, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Bow: Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lord Tredegar Public House, Grove Hall Park and Mulberry UTC. The closest station to Bow is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (0.9 miles north-east) and St Clement's Hospital (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Bow include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
When to book a survey in Bow
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For hotels and guest houses around Bow, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Keep a record of when stains appear
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.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bow
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.