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Upton Park Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Upton Park and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns 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.
Thermal roof survey in Upton Park: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and cold areas below the roof, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: 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. Every address in Upton Park is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Upton Park
Thermal roof surveys around Upton Park
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The wider area around Upton Park has a long history of building, with Eastbury Manor House about 2.7 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often 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 your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Martin's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you run a business near Stratford Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. If you are in Upton Park, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Greater London coverage includes Upton Park. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across E13, E6 and E7 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Upton Park include Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near Upton Park
In Upton Park, that means homes and buildings near Lister Community School, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and West Ham Park. For rail, the closest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Newham University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (within half a mile east). The countryside around Upton Park includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Why act early in Upton Park
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upton Park
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Upton Park property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
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.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Upton Park?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Take a building like St Edward's Catholic Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Upton Park: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upton Park?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Upton Park?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you cover Upton Park?
Yes. We survey roofs in Upton Park and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.