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South Bermondsey Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for South Bermondsey, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in South Bermondsey
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and leaks far from where the stain appears, on commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
London roofs sit shoulder to shoulder in terraces and blocks, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at. Let us know about the building and access as you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In South Bermondsey, 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. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Flying and imaging in South Bermondsey
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Within a mile and a half or so of South Bermondsey there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
For a London address like South Bermondsey, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around South Bermondsey means lost rooms as well as repairs. The streets around a church such as Church of St Augustine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. In South Bermondsey, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in SE16, SE15 and SE1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find South Bermondsey on the A2208, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around South Bermondsey: Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in South Bermondsey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kentish Drovers Public House, Paterson Park and City of London Academy. There’s a railway station in South Bermondsey itself: South Bermondsey station. Other landmarks nearby include New Cross Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in South Bermondsey
Is drone flying allowed in South Bermondsey?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. South Bermondsey is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in South Bermondsey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What affects the price in South Bermondsey
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs