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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hurlingham, Greater London
Independent thermal roof surveys in Hurlingham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Thermal roof survey in Hurlingham: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are damp around chimneys and parapets and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in Hurlingham as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hurlingham (SW6, SW18, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hurlingham
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
If you run a business near Putney Exchange, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
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 is safe access.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurlingham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Thermal roof surveys around Hurlingham
Historic houses such as Fulham Palace, about 0.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hurlingham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Within a mile and a half or so of Hurlingham 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.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Hurlingham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take an older house close to St Dionis: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Hurlingham is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. If you’re in Hurlingham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Hurlingham.
Thermal roof surveys in SW6, SW18 and SW15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Buer Road, Ewald Road and Dolby Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Hurlingham on the A304, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Hurlingham: Parsons Green (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Hurlingham
Around Hurlingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke of Cumberland pub, Queensmill School and Lady Margaret School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Putney Exchange (0.9 miles south-west) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Hurlingham: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Hurlingham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Hurlingham is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hurlingham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.