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Furzedown Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Furzedown. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Furzedown?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graveney School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Thermal roof survey in Furzedown
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. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at leaks that are hard to trace and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back 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. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Furzedown (SW16, SW17, CR4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Furzedown
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Furzedown: your questions answered
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Furzedown?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furzedown?
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.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Thermal roof surveys around Furzedown
Historic houses like Kingswood House, about 2.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Furzedown goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 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.
For businesses in and around places such as Southside Wandsworth, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Furzedown is about 3 miles east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Furzedown as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across SW16, SW17 and CR4 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Deal Road, Links Road and Seely Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Furzedown include the A216, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Streatham Park (1 mile north-east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile east) and Colliers Wood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Furzedown
We work in homes and buildings around The Holland Tringham pub, Figge's Marsh and Furzedown Secondary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tooting station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Benedict's Hospital (within half a mile west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Furzedown includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Furzedown
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Furzedown, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Furzedown
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.