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Thermal Roof Survey in Rotherhithe
Thermal roof surveys in Rotherhithe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and can’t be read from them.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rotherhithe
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. 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. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Common reasons to book are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
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 Rotherhithe, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rotherhithe
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to Rotherhithe
What else we do in Rotherhithe
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Rotherhithe, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, 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.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Rotherhithe, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Rotherhithe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Rotherhithe
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Rotherhithe?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Rotherhithe. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Rotherhithe is about 2 miles from the restricted area over the Isle of Dogs, where drone flights need permission from NATS. If a roof falls inside it, we apply for permission before flying, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s granted. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Is my home in Rotherhithe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Thermal roof surveys around Rotherhithe
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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport comes within about 1 mile of Rotherhithe. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. As a London address, Rotherhithe can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rotherhithe and nearby. Rotherhithe is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for thermal roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SE16, SE8 and E1W. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Rotherhithe on the A200, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Rotherhithe
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship York pub, Bacon's College and Russia Dock Woodland and the streets around them. Rotherhithe has its own railway station: Canada Water station. Nearby you will also find St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Common roof problems in Rotherhithe
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
Queen's House, about 2.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rotherhithe. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?