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Thermal imaging roof survey in North Kensington, Greater London
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in North Kensington, with photos and a written report.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in North Kensington: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and moisture around outlets and upstands.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: valley gutters behind parapets, dormers and flat-roofed rear additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. Weather on the day decides whether it goes ahead, in North Kensington as anywhere. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in North Kensington
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Dissenters' Chapel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
Drones, thermal imaging and North Kensington roofs
North Kensington is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address 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. If your home in North Kensington is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For hotels and guest houses around North Kensington, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westfield London, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in North Kensington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. North Kensington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for London.
All of W10, NW10 and W11 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near North Kensington
In North Kensington, that means homes and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Maida Vale School and The Eagle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensal Green station, roughly 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Princess Louise Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Culture House (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Kensington
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in North Kensington book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
FAQs for North Kensington
Is drone flying allowed in North Kensington?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of North Kensington. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Kensington?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you work in North Kensington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes North Kensington.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In North Kensington, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Useful tips for North Kensington property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.