Greater London · London and the South East
Yeading Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Yeading, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Useful tips for Yeading property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
About our thermal roof survey in Yeading
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We are frequently asked to look into damp patches with no obvious cause and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
London airspace is busy and tightly controlled: restriction zones surround Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas of their own. Every address in Yeading is checked before any drone flight, and where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Yeading (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents and landlords in Yeading book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Drones, thermal imaging and Yeading roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. The flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport comes within about 2 miles of Yeading. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brookside Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For a London address like Yeading, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Yeading is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yeading and nearby. Yeading is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the UB5, UB4 and UB1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Yeading: Yiewsley (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Yeading
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Public House, Barnhill Community High School and Northala Fields, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southall station, about 1.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Common roof problems in Yeading
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you run a business near The Chimes, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Yeading
Is parking a problem for a survey in Yeading?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is drone flying allowed in Yeading?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Yeading is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Heathrow Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. RAF Northolt is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you cover Yeading?
Yes, we do. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Yeading, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes