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Thermal Roof Survey in Norbury
Thermal roof surveys in Norbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Why get it checked now?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
About our thermal roof survey in Norbury
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you cannot usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Typical surveys look at moisture around outlets and upstands and damp patches with no obvious cause, across loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at. Tell us about the building and access as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Norbury: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Norbury?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is drone flying allowed in Norbury?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, like electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Drones, thermal imaging and Norbury roofs
The wider area around Norbury has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 1.9 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Oswald, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Parking in Norbury, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Shop and office owners around Centrale Croydon may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Surveys in Norbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CR7, SW16 and SE19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Norbury
Around Norbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, Grangewood Park and Silburn Reid and the streets around them. The closest station to Norbury is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
Nearby places to Norbury
Also in Norbury
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.