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Thermal Roof Survey in Bromley Common
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Bromley Common. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in Bromley Common
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey ceilings below the roof, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and people most frequently book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Every address in Bromley Common is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bromley Common
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bromley Common
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Common questions in Bromley Common
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bromley Common?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bromley Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- 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
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bromley Common?
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building such as Trinity Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Thermal roof surveys in Bromley Common: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Bromley Common has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.5 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like The Mall, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. As a London address, Bromley Common can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Bromley Common, we can come and survey your property. Across Greater London, we cover Bromley Common and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the BR2 and BR1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Bromley Common
In Bromley Common, that means homes and buildings near Norman Park, The Chequers Public House and Bishop Justus CofE School. The closest station to Bromley Common is Bickley station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Bromley Common include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.