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Thermal Roof Survey in West Hampstead
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in West Hampstead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys around West Hampstead
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Fenton House about 0.5 miles north-east, West Hampstead sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Parking in West Hampstead, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. The streets around a church such as Presbyterian Church Of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
West Hampstead is about 3 miles north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. West Hampstead is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover West Hampstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: NW3, NW6 and NW2. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Acol Road and Ajax Road, and we cover them all. With the A502 close by, West Hampstead is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Fortune Green (1 mile west), Hampstead (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile east), Childs Hill (1 mile north-west) and Vale of Health (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Hampstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Hampstead High School, Holly Bush pub and Kilburn Grange Park. There’s a railway station in West Hampstead itself: Finchley Road & Frognal station. A little further out are Isokon Gallery (1.2 miles east) and New End Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Thermal roof survey in West Hampstead: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Typical surveys look at gaps in loft insulation and heat escaping through the roof, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, 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, in West Hampstead as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- West Hampstead (NW3, NW6, NW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Hampstead: your questions answered
Is my home in West Hampstead listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Hampstead?
Parking in West Hampstead, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in West Hampstead?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you cover West Hampstead for thermal roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, West Hampstead included.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in West Hampstead moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in West Hampstead
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Why it is worth a survey now in West Hampstead
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. 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.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in West Hampstead
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near West Hampstead, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?