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Thermal imaging roof survey in Plaistow, Greater London
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Plaistow and the rest of Greater London. We survey on any day of the week.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold areas below the roof
Useful tips for Plaistow property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
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.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Thermal roof survey in Plaistow
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks that are hard to trace and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: there are flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Before a drone goes up in Plaistow, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Plaistow (BR1, BR2, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Plaistow
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you run a business near The Glades, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Common questions in Plaistow
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Plaistow?
Parking in Plaistow, 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 when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Plaistow is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
Thermal roof surveys around Plaistow
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Plaistow, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. About 1.2 miles south-east lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Plaistow has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
As a London address, Plaistow can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Anyone responsible for a site like Burnt Ash Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Plaistow is about 1 mile north of Bromley, in Greater London. We visit Plaistow as part of our work across Greater London. Plaistow is one of the places in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
All of BR1, BR2 and BR3 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Saxon Road, Arcus Road and Croft Road. Other places close to Plaistow include Downham (1 mile north), Sundridge (1 mile east), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile south) and Chinbrook (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Plaistow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Trinity College Bromley, The Railway Tavern and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy. The nearest railway station is Sundridge Park station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (4.1 miles north) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Plaistow moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for thermal roof surveys in Plaistow
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Plaistow, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.