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Broadfields Estate Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Broadfields Estate, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
About our thermal roof survey in Broadfields Estate
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 we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We are often asked to look into cold areas below the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: 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. Before a drone goes up in Broadfields Estate, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Broadfields Estate (HA8, NW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Broadfields Estate
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In Broadfields Estate, 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. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Broadfields Estate 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.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Airspace, weather and Broadfields Estate roofs
With Headstone Manor about 4.1 miles south-west, Broadfields Estate sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rosh Pinah Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Broadwalk Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Broadfields Estate is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Broadfields Estate is about 1 mile north of Edgware, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broadfields Estate can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: HA8 and NW7. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Clay Lane, Mowbray Road and Cranmer Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Edgware (1 mile south), Edgware Bury (1 mile north-west), The Hale (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north) and Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Around Broadfields Estate
In Broadfields Estate, that means homes and buildings near Edgwarebury Park, The Northgate School and London Academy and the streets around them. Broadfields Estate’s nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2 miles north). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
Towns and villages near Broadfields Estate
Also in Broadfields Estate
Questions from Broadfields Estate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadfields Estate?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Broadfields Estate?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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.
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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadfields Estate
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.