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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hammersmith, Greater London
Need a thermal roof survey in Hammersmith? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Thermal roof survey in Hammersmith: what you get
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Hammersmith: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Hammersmith is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Within a mile and a half or so of Hammersmith there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
For hotels and guest houses around Hammersmith, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Kelmscott House lies about 0.5 miles south-west, so building around Hammersmith goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Hammersmith and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Greater London, we cover Hammersmith. London is in our area too.
Every address in W6, W14, W12 and W4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammersmith
In Hammersmith, that means homes and buildings near The Duke of Hammersmith pub, Brook Green and Polish Library POSK in London and the streets around them. The closest station to Hammersmith is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hammersmith
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Hammersmith
Is drone flying allowed in Hammersmith?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 1 mile of Hammersmith. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Hammersmith listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. 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 in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Common roof problems in Hammersmith
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
For a London address like Hammersmith, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Hammersmith we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.