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Thermal Roof Survey in North Ockendon
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in North Ockendon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
How a thermal roof survey works in North Ockendon
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what can’t 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in North Ockendon
Is my home in North Ockendon listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in North Ockendon?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you cover North Ockendon for thermal roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in North Ockendon and the rest of Greater London. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in North Ockendon?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Ockendon. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
Also in North Ockendon
Thermal roof surveys around North Ockendon
Hare Hall, about 4.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Ockendon. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For a London address like North Ockendon, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. Shop and office owners around Ealing Broadway Centre may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. North Ockendon is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Thermal roof surveys in RM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), South Ockendon (2 miles south) and Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Landmarks near North Ockendon
Around North Ockendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eastbrook School. The closest station to North Ockendon is Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Heat the home normally on the days before
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a visit in North Ockendon, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check 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.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in North Ockendon, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.