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Thermal imaging roof survey in Silvertown, Greater London
Thermal roof surveys across Silvertown, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silvertown
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re often asked to look into water that travels before it shows and damp patches with no obvious cause, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. We take care to focus on the roof we’ve been asked to look at, in Silvertown as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Silvertown questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Silvertown?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Silvertown?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Silvertown is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. 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 a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Silvertown
Other services in Silvertown
Useful tips for Silvertown property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water doesn’t sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Silvertown roofs
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Queen's House, about 1.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Silvertown. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Silvertown is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Silvertown, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you run a business near Gallions Reach Shopping Park, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Whether the building in Silvertown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: E16, SE10 and SE7. That includes homes and businesses on Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Silvertown
Around Silvertown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anchor & Hope pub, Thames Barrier Park and The Royal Docks Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Charlton Athletic Museum (1 mile south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.