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Thermal imaging roof survey in West Heath, Greater London
We carry out thermal roof surveys in West Heath and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
What affects the price in West Heath
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a thermal roof survey works in West Heath
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. If you’ve noticed wet insulation beneath the membrane and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, which makes care around neighbours part of the job. Images are taken to show the roof we are surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building as you book. Steep slopes, tall chimneys and rear additions are where the extra view helps most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- West Heath (DA7, DA16, SE2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in West Heath we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- 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.
- 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in West Heath, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
FAQs for West Heath
Can parking be tricky for a visit in West Heath?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in West Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Nearby places to West Heath
Other services in West Heath
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in West Heath
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a thermal roof survey looks like in West Heath
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. With Danson House about 1.5 miles south, West Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hillsgrove Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. West Heath is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
West Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Welling, in Greater London. If you are in West Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: DA7, DA16 and SE2. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hurst Lane, Hadlow Road and Denton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A206, West Heath is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Abbey Wood (1 mile north-west), Crook Log (1 mile south), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile south) and Bexleyheath (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Landmarks near West Heath
In West Heath, that means homes and buildings near Co-op pub, Lesnes Abbey Woods and Welling School, among other places. The closest station to West Heath is Abbey Wood station, roughly 1 mile north. Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east) and Bexley Hospital (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Crossness Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions