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Brook Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Brook Green and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brook Green
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’re worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach 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 report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Brook Green (W6, W14, W12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Brook Green
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Look out for signs like these:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Brook Green, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. In Brook Green, 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Brook Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Brook Green
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brook Green?
Parking in Brook Green, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brook Green?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
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Thermal roof surveys in Brook Green: local notes
With Kelmscott House about 0.8 miles south-west, Brook Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you run a business near Hammersmith Broadway, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Brook Green is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Anywhere in Brook Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Brook Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for thermal roof surveys.
Surveys in W6, W14 and W12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Adie Road, Rowan Road and Anley Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hammersmith (1 mile west), Brackenbury Village (1 mile west), North End (1 mile south-east), West Kensington (1 mile south-east) and Fulham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Brook Green
We work in homes and buildings around Queen's Head pub, Sacred Heart High School and Polish Library POSK in London, among other places. Also close by are Corona Theatre School (0.6 miles west) and St Paul's Gardens (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Brook Green is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Culture House (0.6 miles north) and Hammersmith Broadway (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and Campden Hill.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Brook Green, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Brook Green property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.