Essex · London and the South East
Brentwood Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Brentwood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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 a thermal roof survey works in Brentwood
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. If you are worried about heat escaping through the roof and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a town like Brentwood, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Brentwood (CM13, CM14, CM15, CM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Brentwood
The wider area around Brentwood has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 4.4 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brentwood. Brentwood is one of the places in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on High Street, London Road and Old Church Road and the roads around them. Brentwood is on the A12 and A128, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Brentwood: Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). Brentwood is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Near you in Brentwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sawyers Hall College, Weald Country Park and St Helen's Catholic Junior School, among other places. The closest station to Brentwood is Brentwood station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Brentwood include Thorndon Park.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Brentwood
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. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Problems we come across often include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Take a building like Becket Keys Church of England School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Brentwood questions
What do I need to do before a survey in Brentwood?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Brentwood help us plan the visit.
Do you cover Brentwood?
Yes, Brentwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brentwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brentwood
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Brentwood book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Brentwood
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Brentwood, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Brentwood
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. 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. For a visit in Brentwood, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, 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, photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.