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Thermal imaging roof survey in Edgware Bury, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Edgware Bury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Thermal roof survey in Edgware Bury
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’re worried about missing or slipped insulation and damp around chimneys and parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces alike.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in Edgware Bury is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Edgware Bury (HA8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Thermal roof surveys in Edgware Bury: local notes
Headstone Manor, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Edgware Bury. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Edgware Bury is about 3 miles from Elstree Aerodrome. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Broadfields Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Andrew: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Edgware Bury is about 1 mile north-west of Edgware, in Greater London. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Edgware Bury. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across the HA8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Broadfields Estate (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north), Elstree (1 mile north-west), Edgware (1 mile south-east) and The Hale (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Edgware Bury
Around Edgware Bury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near London Academy and Edgwarebury Park, among other places. Edgware Bury’s nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1 mile west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Edgware Way Grassland and Darland's Lake.
FAQs for Edgware Bury
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Edgware Bury?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Are there drone restrictions around Edgware Bury?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Elstree Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
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. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What we are asked to look at in Edgware Bury
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it is warm inside and cold outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
As a London address, Edgware Bury can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Edgware Bury
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Surveys in Edgware Bury can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.