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Thermal imaging roof survey in Millbank, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys across Millbank, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Millbank
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, 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 don’t rely on the camera alone. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp that repairs haven’t cured and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
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. Before a drone goes up in Millbank, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Millbank: local notes
Millbank is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 2 miles from Millbank. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Hotels and guest houses near Millbank cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Harris Westminster Sixth Form will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Millbank, we can come and survey your property. Millbank is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for thermal roof surveys.
All of SW1P, W1J and SW1V is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane. Main roads around Millbank include the A4 and A202. Other places close to Millbank include Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Around Millbank
In Millbank, that means homes and buildings near Blewcoat School, St Matthew's School and London Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St James's Park (under half a mile north) and Grafton Arms (within half a mile south). The closest station to Millbank is London Victoria station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Westminster Hospital (within half a mile east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In Millbank, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
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’s safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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FAQs for Millbank
How do I find out if my home in Millbank is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Millbank?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Why it’s worth a survey now in Millbank
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay 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.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.