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Thermal imaging roof survey in West Ealing, Greater London
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in West Ealing from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in West Ealing: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof, and people most often book us about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and stains that keep coming back.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in West Ealing
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in West Ealing, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Why act early in West Ealing
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in West Ealing moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Airspace, weather and West Ealing roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. West Ealing has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near West Ealing, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Historic houses like Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.4 miles east, show how far back building around West Ealing goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for West Ealing.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Surveys in West Ealing work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A4001 close by, West Ealing is easy for us to reach. Other places close to West Ealing include Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Ealing
In West Ealing, that means homes and buildings near Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools. West Ealing has its own railway station: Hanwell station. Well-known places in the area include Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). Open spaces near West Ealing include Long Wood and Middle Lake.
FAQs for West Ealing
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Ealing?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Are there drone restrictions around West Ealing?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Ealing
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in West Ealing book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.