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Thermal Roof Survey in Goddington
Wondering about the roof at a property in Goddington? You can book a thermal roof survey in Goddington and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Goddington
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about damp patches with no obvious cause and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Every address in Goddington 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
- Goddington (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Goddington, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Goddington
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building such as The Highway Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Surveys for landlords and agents in Goddington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Goddington
Is my home in Goddington listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Goddington?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can a thermal camera see water?
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 insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Goddington, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Flying and imaging in Goddington
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Goddington, along with any off-street space.
Goddington is about 1 mile south of Orpington, in Greater London. Bookings from Goddington are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Goddington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in BR6 and BR5 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Eton Road, Stowe Road and Court Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Chelsfield (1 mile south-east), Orpington (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile south-east) and Bopeep (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Five Bells Public House, St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School and Hewitt's Chalk Bank. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles north). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Useful tips for Goddington property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.