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Thermal imaging roof survey in Upton, Greater London
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Upton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upton
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are stains that keep coming back and ceilings that feel colder in places, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. We take care to focus on the roof we have been asked to look at. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when you book. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Upton?
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Elmhurst Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Why get it checked now?
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Upton runs like any other.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Upton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 2.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Stratford Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. For a London address like Upton, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. We cover Upton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: E7, E13 and E15. Local streets include May Road, West Road and Park Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Upton
We work in homes and buildings around St Bonaventure's RC School, West Ham Park and Spotted Dog pub. Upton’s nearest station is Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north. A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (1 mile west) and Greenwich Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Upton
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Upton?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Upton listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.