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Thermal imaging roof survey in St Giles, Greater London
Need a thermal roof survey in St Giles? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Heat escaping through the roof
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Thermal roof survey in St Giles
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at stains that keep coming back and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Flying in London takes more checking than most places: 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 St Giles, the address is checked against all of them, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in St Giles
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a London area like St Giles, 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. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a thermal roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Airspace, weather and St Giles roofs
Benjamin Franklin House, about 0.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Giles. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of St Giles. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
St Giles is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book. For an older house near a landmark such as Soho Baptist Chapel, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Roofs in St Giles get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
Thermal roof surveys in W1F, W1D and W1T are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find St Giles on the A301 and A400, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Around St Giles
Around St Giles, our work takes us to homes and buildings near LSE Shaw Library, The Crown pub and Mercers' School. Other local landmarks include London Nautical School (1 mile south-east) and St Anne's Churchyard (less than half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in St Giles itself: Tottenham Court Road station. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (1.1 miles east) and Kingly Court (0.5 miles west). The countryside around St Giles includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When to book a survey in St Giles
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near St Giles, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep a record of when stains appear
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in St Giles
Can you fly a drone over a roof in St Giles?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea comes within about 2 miles of St Giles. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in St Giles?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How do I book a survey in St Giles?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you cover St Giles?
Yes. St Giles is part of the area we cover.