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Thermal Roof Survey in Enfield Chase
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Enfield Chase, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Enfield Chase
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and wet areas near outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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. Before a drone goes up in Enfield Chase, the address is checked against all of them, and permission is never taken for granted.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Enfield Chase (EN2, N21, EN1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Enfield Chase
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often 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 booking.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Enfield Chase, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof surveys around Enfield Chase
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Forty Hall, about 1.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Enfield Chase. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chase Side Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For a London address like Enfield Chase, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Enfield Chase is about 3 miles north-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Roofs in Enfield Chase get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Enfield Chase. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across EN2, N21 and EN1 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Monks Road, Audley Road and Nunn's Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A1005, Enfield Chase is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Enfield Chase: Enfield (1 mile east), Gordon Hill (1 mile north-east), Bush Hill (1 mile south-east), Clay Hill (1 mile north-east) and Bush Hill Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
What’s near Enfield Chase
Around Enfield Chase, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Enfield County School for Girls, The Old Wheatsheaf pub and Enfield Town Park and the streets around them. Enfield Chase has its own railway station: Enfield Chase station. Other landmarks nearby include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Museum of Enfield (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Pole Hill and Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Common questions in Enfield Chase
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Enfield Chase?
It depends on the street. If Enfield Chase has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Is my home in Enfield Chase listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes