Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bentley, Essex
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bentley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
About our thermal roof survey in Bentley
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and water that travels before it shows, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
Villages like Bentley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bentley (CM14, CM15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Bentley roofs
Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses like Hare Hall, about 4.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Bentley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Take a building like Becket Keys Church of England School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Bentley is about 2 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. If you’re in Bentley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bentley is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Thermal roof surveys in CM14 and CM15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mores Lane and Ashwells Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Navestock Side (1 mile north-west), Coxtie Green (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-east), Horseman Side (1 mile west) and Crow Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Billericay (7 miles east), Rayleigh (15 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles west).
Around Bentley
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub and Weald Country Park, among other places. Bentley’s nearest station is Brentwood station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bentley include Warley Place.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
FAQs for Bentley
Is Bentley in the area you cover?
Yes, Bentley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Bentley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Towns and villages near Bentley
What else we do in Bentley
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Bentley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at 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.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bentley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bentley and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bentley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.