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Haggerston Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Haggerston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Haggerston: what you get
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and ceilings that feel colder in places, across ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
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. Before a drone goes up in Haggerston, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Haggerston (N1, E2, E8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Haggerston
Is my home in Haggerston 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Haggerston?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The restricted area over the City of London, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 2 miles from Haggerston. If a roof falls inside it, we apply for permission before flying, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s granted. 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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
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What we’re asked to look at in Haggerston
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Haggerston.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Haggerston, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in Haggerston, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Haggerston, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Heat the home normally on the days before
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Flying and imaging in Haggerston
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Haggerston. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. About 1.5 miles north-east lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Haggerston has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Columba, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Haggerston, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Haggerston is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Haggerston gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Haggerston.
Every address in N1, E2 and E8 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Hyde Road, Glebe Road and Ufton Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Haggerston include the A1208. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hoxton (1 mile west), Shoreditch (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north), Kingsland (1 mile north) and Bethnal Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
Around Haggerston
We work in homes and buildings around The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, Haggerston Park and Stag's Head pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south) and The Bridge Academy (under half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Haggerston itself: Hoxton station. Nearby you will also find Museum of the Home (less than half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.