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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hampton Wick, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys across Hampton Wick, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Heat escaping through the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Hampton Wick
Thermal imaging is often 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 combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and missing or slipped insulation.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every address in Hampton Wick is checked before any drone flight, and permission is never taken for granted.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hampton Wick (KT1, KT2, TW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hampton Wick
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you run a business near Bentall Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Hampton Wick questions
How do I find out if my home in Hampton Wick is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hampton Wick?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
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 it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flying and imaging in Hampton Wick
Hampton Wick has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For a London address like Hampton Wick, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Hotels and guest houses near Hampton Wick can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Hampton Wick is about 3 miles south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Hampton Wick is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the KT1, KT2 and TW11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Park Road, Fife Road and East Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Hampton Wick include Teddington (1 mile north-west), Ham (2 miles north), East Molesey (2 miles west), Strawberry Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hampton Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (8 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hampton Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foresters Arms, Tiffin School and Kingston Grammar School. There’s a railway station in Hampton Wick itself: Hampton Wick station. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (3.8 miles south) and Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hampton Wick includes The Wood and The Lake.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in Hampton Wick, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hampton Wick
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hampton Wick
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.