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Thermal Roof Survey in Broadwater Farm
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadwater Farm. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Broadwater Farm
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about cold areas below the roof and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Broadwater Farm as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Broadwater Farm
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Broadwater Farm has a long history of building, with Bruce Castle about 0.4 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For an older house near a landmark like St Philip the Apostle, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Willow Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you run a business near The Mall Wood Green, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Broadwater Farm is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Broadwater Farm and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in N17, N15 and N22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road, and we cover them all. With the A10 close by, Broadwater Farm is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Broadwater Farm include Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
What’s near Broadwater Farm
Around Broadwater Farm, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Park View School, Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle School. Broadwater Farm’s nearest station is Bruce Grove station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
Broadwater Farm: your questions answered
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Broadwater Farm?
Parking in Broadwater Farm, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadwater Farm?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I book a survey in Broadwater Farm?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
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 and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Broadwater Farm runs like any other.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Why act early in Broadwater Farm
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater Farm
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
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 does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.