Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Almshouse Green
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Almshouse Green and across Essex.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
About our thermal roof survey in Almshouse Green
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, wind and cloud can all make the patterns weaker. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We’re frequently asked to look into areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Almshouse Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Almshouse Green (CO9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Almshouse Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Almshouse Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Almshouse Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Almshouse Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Almshouse Green?
Yes, Almshouse Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Almshouse Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
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Common roof problems in Almshouse Green
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
If you look after a building like Hedingham School and Sixth Form, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Airspace, weather and Almshouse Green roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Hedingham Castle, about 2.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Almshouse Green. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Almshouse Green is about 4 miles north-west of Halstead, in Essex. Whether the building in Almshouse Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Essex coverage includes Almshouse Green. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of the CO9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Almshouse Green include Harrowcross (1 mile east), Sible Hedingham (2 miles east), Castle Hedingham (2 miles north-east), Gosfield (3 miles south-east) and Sand Hill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (6 miles south), Witham (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (14 miles west), Camulodunum (15 miles south-east), Halstead (4 miles south-east) and Great Dunmow (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Almshouse Green
Nearby you will also find Zero2 Bus Museum (2.3 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (3.8 miles south-east).