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Thermal Roof Survey in Hackney Marshes
Independent thermal roof surveys in Hackney Marshes. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Hackney Marshes
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and leaks that are hard to trace.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Hackney Marshes as anywhere. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hackney Marshes
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kingsmead Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Hackney Marshes
Is my home in Hackney Marshes 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.
Are there drone restrictions around Hackney Marshes?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Flying and imaging in Hackney Marshes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Many roofs like these can’t 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Sutton House about 1.1 miles south-west, the area around Hackney Marshes has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. The streets around a church such as The Risen Christ and All Souls are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Hackney Marshes, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
We survey roofs across E5, E10 and E9 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Hackney Marshes on the A106, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hackney Marshes
In Hackney Marshes, that means homes and buildings near Leyton Jubilee Park, Lammas School and Sixth Form and The Adam & Eve pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hackney Marshes is Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Why act early in Hackney Marshes
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In Hackney Marshes, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
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The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Hackney Marshes moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.