Essex · London and the South East
Chigwell Row Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Chigwell Row, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Chigwell Row
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and insulated roof spaces, and people most frequently book us about moisture around outlets and upstands and stains that keep coming back.
Villages like Chigwell Row often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Chigwell Row (IG7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Chigwell Row: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Chigwell Row?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Chigwell Row is about 3 miles from Stapleford Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chigwell Row?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Chigwell Row, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chigwell Row and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Chigwell Row
Also in Chigwell Row
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Chigwell Row
Chigwell Row is about 3 miles from Stapleford Aerodrome. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. The wider area around Chigwell Row has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 3.9 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Romford Shopping Hall, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Chigwell Row is about 3 miles south-east of Loughton, in Essex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chigwell Row. Our Essex coverage includes Chigwell Row. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Thermal roof surveys in IG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include All Saints Close, Romford Road and Lambourne Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Lambourne End (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile south-east), Lambourne (2 miles north-east), Abridge (2 miles north) and Stapleford Abbotts (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basildon (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north-west) and Waltham Abbey (6 miles north-west).
Around Chigwell Row
Around Chigwell Row, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Forest Academy and Chigwell Row Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath station, about 3.6 miles south. A little further out are Romford Shopping Hall (4 miles south-east) and Claybury Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Lippitts Hill and Highams Park Lake.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Chigwell Row
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Take a building like Chigwell Row Infant School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chigwell Row can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chigwell Row
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.