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Thermal imaging roof survey in Maypole, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys around Maypole, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Maypole
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Maypole
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. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you are worried about damp around chimneys and parapets and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes alike.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Before a drone goes up in Maypole, the address is checked against all of them, and permission is never taken for granted.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Maypole: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Maypole?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Are there drone restrictions around Maypole?
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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Airspace, weather and Maypole roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near Mission Chapel, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Maypole.
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Maypole 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. Across Greater London, we cover Maypole. There is also a page for London.
All of BR6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Maypole
We work in homes and buildings around Harris Academy Orpington, Hewitt's Chalk Bank and The Bo-Peep pub. Maypole’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
What we’re asked to look at in Maypole
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chelsfield Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Maypole runs like any other.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.