Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Boreham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Boreham? You can book a thermal roof survey in Boreham and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Boreham
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at parapets and stacks and leaks that are hard to trace.
Places like Boreham can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Boreham (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Boreham roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you run a business near Bond Street Chelmsford, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. If you look after a building such as Boreham Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Boreham is about 3 miles north-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We cover Boreham and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Boreham is one of the places in Essex we cover for thermal roof surveys.
We survey roofs across CM3 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, St Andrews Road and Seabrook Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. Boreham sits on or near the B1137. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Mowden (1 mile east), Springfield (2 miles south-west), Little Baddow (2 miles south-east), Hatfield Peverel (2 miles north-east) and Sandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles south-west), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles east) and Billericay (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Boreham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Six Bells Public House and Boswells School, among other places. Boreham’s nearest station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Priory Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Newland Grove.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Boreham
Is Boreham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Boreham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Boreham
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Boreham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boreham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Boreham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Places near Boreham
Also in Boreham
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Boreham?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Historic houses such as Danbury Place, about 3.2 miles south, show how far back building around Boreham goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs