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Royal Docks Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Royal Docks. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Royal Docks
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs alike.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That’s 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. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
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.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Towns and villages near Royal Docks
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Airspace, weather and Royal Docks roofs
Historic houses like Queen's House, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Royal Docks goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Royal Docks, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If you look after a building like Calverton Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Royal Docks, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. Bookings from Royal Docks are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Greater London coverage includes Royal Docks. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We survey roofs across E16 and E6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A1020 close by, Royal Docks is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Royal Docks
In Royal Docks, that means homes and buildings near Royal Docks Academy, Beckton District Park and The Royal Docks Community School. For rail, the closest station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and North Woolwich Old Station Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Royal Docks include Gilbert's Pit.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
When to book a survey in Royal Docks
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
For a London address like Royal Docks, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a London area like Royal Docks, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. 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.
- You let us know 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Royal Docks: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Royal Docks?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London City Airport covers Royal Docks, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Royal Docks?
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?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
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.