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Thermal imaging roof survey in Kevington, Greater London
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Kevington and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Kevington: what you get
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about leaks that are hard to trace and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
London’s roofs are frequently hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t be reached safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in Kevington as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Kevington (BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Why it is worth a survey now in Kevington
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Towns and villages near Kevington
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How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a London area like Kevington, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Kevington
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Kevington is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 3.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Kevington goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as Manor Oak Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Kevington, along with any off-street space.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. Kevington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Kevington is one of the places in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in BR5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Kevington: Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kevington
In Kevington, that means homes and buildings near The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington and the streets around them. Kevington’s nearest station is St Mary Cray station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Warren.
What affects the price in Kevington
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Kevington: your questions answered
Is my home in Kevington 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’s in a conservation area. 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 Kevington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, 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’s colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Do you work in Kevington?
Yes. We cover Kevington and the rest of Greater London. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs