Greater London · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in West Kensington
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in West Kensington, with photos and a written report.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
FAQs for West Kensington
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Kensington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers West Kensington, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Kensington?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Do you work in West Kensington?
Yes. We cover West Kensington and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Thermal roof survey in West Kensington
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Common reasons to book are stains that keep coming back and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
In London’s terraces and conversions, roofs are packed close together, so privacy and neighbours matter as much as the view. Images are taken to show the roof we’re surveying, with care for neighbours’ privacy, in West Kensington as anywhere. Mention access, height and anything unusual about the building when booking. The extra view helps most on steep slopes, tall stacks and rear additions.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near West Kensington
Also in West Kensington
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flying and imaging in West Kensington
About 0.4 miles north-east lies Garden Lodge, a reminder of how long the area around West Kensington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. West Kensington 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 aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
If you run a business near Hammersmith Broadway, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near West Kensington, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Bookings from West Kensington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. West Kensington is one of the places in Greater London we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We cover every part of the W14, SW6 and SW5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road. Close by, we survey roofs in North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
What’s near West Kensington
In West Kensington, that means homes and buildings near Avonmore Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and Seven Stars pub, among other places. West Kensington’s nearest station is Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (1 mile south-east) and Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and The Long Water.
Useful tips for West Kensington property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Surveys in West Kensington can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in West Kensington
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 we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If you look after a building such as The Fulham Boys School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Kensington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.