Thurrock · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chafford Hundred, Thurrock
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Chafford Hundred.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How a thermal roof survey works in Chafford Hundred
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Common reasons to book are patches of heat loss across the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Places like Chafford Hundred can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chafford Hundred (RM16, RM17, RM20)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Thermal roof surveys around Chafford Hundred
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Chafford Hundred. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Shop and office owners around Lakeside Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Chafford Hundred is about 1 mile north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. Roofs in Chafford Hundred get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Thurrock. Our area takes in places right across Thurrock, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of RM16, RM17 and RM20 for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Camden Road, Dupre Close and Duffield Close, and we cover them all. Chafford Hundred is on the A1012, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in North Stifford (1 mile north-west), Grays (1 mile south-east), Little Thurrock (1 mile east), Orsett Heath (2 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles north-east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Aveley (3 miles west), Purfleet-on-Thames (3 miles west) and East Tilbury (5 miles east).
Around Chafford Hundred
In Chafford Hundred, that means homes and buildings near The Dog and Partridge pub and The Hathaway Academy, among other places. The closest station to Chafford Hundred is Grays station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Lakeside Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Places near Chafford Hundred
Other services in Chafford Hundred
When to book a survey in Chafford Hundred
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take a building like Tudor Court Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Chafford Hundred: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Chafford Hundred?
Yes, Chafford Hundred is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chafford Hundred?
Yes, Chafford Hundred is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Blocked gutters on homes around Chafford Hundred overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Chafford Hundred is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
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 safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.