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Thermal Roof Survey in Burnham-on-Crouch
Thermal roof surveys in Burnham-on-Crouch from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Stains that keep coming back
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How a thermal roof survey works in Burnham-on-Crouch
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Common reasons to book are possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and ceilings that feel colder in places, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
Around Burnham-on-Crouch, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Burnham-on-Crouch (CM0)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Parking around Burnham-on-Crouch is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In an older home around Burnham-on-Crouch, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
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FAQs for Burnham-on-Crouch
Is Burnham-on-Crouch in the area you cover?
Yes, Burnham-on-Crouch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Burnham-on-Crouch is listed?
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.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Drones, thermal imaging and Burnham-on-Crouch roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Burnham-on-Crouch, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Hotels and guest houses near Burnham-on-Crouch can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Burnham-on-Crouch is about 8 miles north-east of Southend-on-Sea, in Essex. Roofs in Burnham-on-Crouch get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Burnham-on-Crouch is one of the places in Essex where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM0 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B1010 and B1021, Burnham-on-Crouch is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Burnham-on-Crouch, we cover Stoneyhills (1 mile north), Southminster (2 miles north), Asheldham (3 miles north-east), Dengie (4 miles north-east) and Steeple (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maldon (9 miles north-west), Canvey Island (13 miles south-west), Rayleigh (9 miles west), Witham (14 miles north-west), Wickford (12 miles west) and Rochford (6 miles south-west).
Around Burnham-on-Crouch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Rivers Academy and The Star Hotel and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Burnham-on-Crouch itself: Burnham-On-Crouch station. Not far away are Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.