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Thermal Roof Survey in East Dulwich
Thermal roof surveys in East Dulwich and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
How a thermal roof survey works in East Dulwich
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about patches of heat loss across the roof and stains that keep coming back.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in East Dulwich
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In East Dulwich, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
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 us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Surveys in East Dulwich can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in East Dulwich
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold areas below the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near East Dulwich, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey will not cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
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Questions from East Dulwich
Are there drone restrictions around East Dulwich?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of East Dulwich. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in East Dulwich listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is East Dulwich in your area?
Yes. East Dulwich is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Thermal roof surveys in East Dulwich: local notes
Within a mile and a half or so of East Dulwich there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you run a business near Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dog Kennel Hill School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in East Dulwich, we can come and survey your property. Across Greater London, we cover East Dulwich.
Surveys in SE5, SE22 and SE15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road and the roads around them. You’ll find East Dulwich on the A2214 and A2215, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include 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 (4 miles north).
Landmarks near East Dulwich
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox on the Hill pub, The Charter School East Dulwich and The Charter School and the streets around them. East Dulwich has its own railway station: East Dulwich station. Nearby you will also find House of Dreams Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Dulwich include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Dulwich
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Dulwich. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.