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Thermal imaging roof survey in Lee, Greater London
Independent thermal roof surveys in Lee. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lee
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and leaks far from where the stain appears, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions alike.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Lee questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lee?
Parking in Lee, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Lee?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Lee. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Useful tips for Lee property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Check outlets after heavy rain
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Lee
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Lee
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Lee. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. With Eltham Palace about 1.7 miles east, Lee sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Hotels and guest houses near Lee cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Good Shepherd, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brindishe Lee School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. Lee gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Greater London, we cover Lee and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across the SE12, SE13 and SE3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Lee include Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Lee
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Manor House Gardens, Trinity Church of England School and International Academy of Greenwich, among other places. There’s a railway station in Lee itself: Lee station. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Lee
Also in Lee
Why act early in Lee
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
For a price for your roof in Lee, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof