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Thermal imaging roof survey in Old Ford, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys in Old Ford and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Old Ford can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in Old Ford
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. 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. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands.
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 when booking. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Old Ford
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Old Ford
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Old Ford property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
What affects the price in Old Ford
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Airspace, weather and Old Ford roofs
The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 2 miles of Old Ford. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
For a London address like Old Ford, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day. Historic houses such as Sutton House, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building around Old Ford goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Shop and office owners around Westfield Stratford City may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Old Ford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Old Ford is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We work across E3, E15 and E9 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road. We also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
What’s near Old Ford
In Old Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy and the streets around them. Old Ford’s nearest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north. A little further out are Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
Old Ford questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Old Ford?
Parking in Old Ford, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Ford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are frequently less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.