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Monkhams Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Monkhams and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
About our thermal roof survey in Monkhams
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That’s where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Monkhams
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Monkhams?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Monkhams?
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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Monkhams can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Monkhams
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In Monkhams, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Monkhams
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Monkhams
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Monkhams, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- An energy rating for the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Monkhams
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Monkhams goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Anywhere in Monkhams, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our Greater London coverage includes Monkhams. London is in our area too.
Every address in IG8, IG9 and E4 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane. With the A121 close by, Monkhams is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Buckhurst Hill (1 mile north-east) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Monkhams
We work in homes and buildings around Woodford Green Preparatory School, The Highams Park and Trinity Catholic High School. Monkhams’s nearest station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (1.3 miles north) and Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monkhams includes Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Monkhams?
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Wells Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey