Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Aldham, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Aldham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Aldham: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. Common reasons to book are stains that keep coming back and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Aldham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Aldham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Aldham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Aldham questions
Is my home in Aldham 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. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Aldham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aldham
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
Flying and imaging in Aldham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Aldham is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We cover Aldham and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Aldham. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO6 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Hardings Close and Church Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Copford (1 mile south-east), Marks Tey (2 miles south-west), Little Tey (2 miles south-west), Mulberry Green (2 miles south) and Easthorpe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles east) and Halstead (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Aldham
Around Aldham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queen's Head Public House. The closest station to Aldham is Marks Tey station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Iron Latch.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Aldham
Landlords and agents in Aldham book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Around Aldham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Aldham
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?