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Thermal imaging roof survey in Canning Town, Greater London
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Canning Town, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
About our thermal roof survey in Canning Town
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We’re often asked to look into missing or slipped insulation and water that travels before it shows, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That’s 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 Canning Town as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Places near Canning Town
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we are asked to look at in Canning Town
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Canning Town, along with any off-street space.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Canning Town moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Canning Town
How do I find out if my home in Canning Town is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 fly a drone over a roof in Canning Town?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Canning Town is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is Canning Town in your area?
Yes, we do. Canning Town is part of the area we cover.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Canning Town
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Canning Town, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. About 2.7 miles south-west lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Canning Town has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rosetta Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like St Cedd's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. In Canning Town, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Thermal roof surveys in E16, E13 and E6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the A1020, Canning Town is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Canning Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Docks Academy, Keir Hardie Park and The Royal Docks Community School. There’s a railway station in Canning Town itself: Custom House station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Canning Town includes Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.