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Thermal imaging roof survey in Richmond, Greater London
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Richmond and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Richmond
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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you’ve noticed damp that repairs haven’t cured and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes alike.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Tell us about the building and access as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Richmond questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Richmond?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Is my home in Richmond listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Nearby places to Richmond
Other services in Richmond
Thermal roof surveys in Richmond: local notes
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Richmond is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Parking in Richmond, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. For an older house near a landmark such as The Vineyard Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Richmond, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Richmond and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TW9, TW1 and TW10. Streets in the area include Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Richmond
Around Richmond, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Victoria pub, Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School and Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Richmond station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near Richmond include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Richmond
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London area like Richmond, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Richmond. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.