Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Broad Green, Essex
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Broad Green
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. 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. We are frequently asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a small place like Broad Green, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Broad Green (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A formal energy assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broad Green
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Broad Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Places near Broad Green
What else we do in Broad Green
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Thermal roof surveys in Broad Green: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Honywood Community Science School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Layer Marney Tower, about 4.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Green. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Broad Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CO6 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Surrex (1 mile west), Skye Green (1 mile south-west), Little Tey (1 mile east), Stocks Green (1 mile south) and Marks Tey (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (7 miles east), Chelmsford (14 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (7 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (6 miles east).
Around Broad Green
Around Broad Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kings Arms. Broad Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Birch Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Broad Green questions
Is Broad Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Broad Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Broad Green
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection