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Thermal imaging roof survey in Gillette Corner, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys in Gillette Corner and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Gillette Corner
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and cold areas below the roof, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we’ve been asked to look at. Tell us about the building and access when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Gillette Corner (TW7, TW8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gillette Corner
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gillette Corner
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Gillette Corner
Within a mile and a half or so of Gillette Corner 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 aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses such as Boston Manor, about 0.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Gillette Corner goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For hotels and guest houses around Gillette Corner, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building like Marlborough Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Gillette Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. Anywhere in Gillette Corner, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Gillette Corner is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of TW7 and TW8 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Wood Lane, Syon Lane and Darcy Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Gillette Corner: Brentford End (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile west), Isleworth (1 mile south), Osterley (1 mile west) and Brentford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gillette Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green School, Coach and Horses pub and Boston Manor Park. There’s a railway station in Gillette Corner itself: Syon Lane station. Nearby you will also find West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Musical Museum (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Gillette Corner includes Long Wood and Garden Lake.
Common roof problems in Gillette Corner
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Gillette Corner, along with any off-street space.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Gillette Corner: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gillette Corner?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Gillette Corner?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I book a survey in Gillette Corner?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Gillette Corner 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.