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Thermal Roof Survey in Dulwich Village
Wondering about the roof at a property in Dulwich Village? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Dulwich Village and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Thermal roof survey in Dulwich Village
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in Dulwich Village as anywhere. Tell us about the building and access when you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Dulwich Village (SE22, SE21, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Dulwich Village 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Dulwich Village
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. About 1.3 miles south lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Dulwich Village has been built on. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Dulwich Village, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. The streets around a church like St Barnabas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Dulwich Village is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Whether the building in Dulwich Village is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Dulwich Village is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for thermal roof surveys.
We cover every part of the SE22, SE21 and SE24 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Court Lane, Druce Road and Turney Road. With the A2216 close by, Dulwich Village is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), East Dulwich (1 mile north), West Dulwich (1 mile south) and Denmark Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Dulwich Village
We work in homes and buildings around Alleyn's School, The Crown and Greyhound pub and The Charter School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Dulwich Village itself: North Dulwich station. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Dulwich Village includes Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Useful tips for Dulwich Village property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Why get it checked now?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In Dulwich Village, 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.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Dulwich Village
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Common questions in Dulwich Village
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Dulwich Village?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Dulwich Village listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Dulwich Village?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you run a business near Lewisham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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How we price thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.