Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Crow Green, Essex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Crow Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
About our thermal roof survey in Crow Green
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey loft conversions, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about cold areas below the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
In a village or hamlet like Crow Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Crow Green (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Crow Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Crow Green has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 4.4 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Larchwood Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Crow Green is about 2 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crow Green. Our Essex coverage includes Crow Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CM15. Other places close to Crow Green include Pilgrims Hatch (1 mile south), Doddinghurst Common (1 mile north-west), Bentley (1 mile west), Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north-west) and Coxtie Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (9 miles south-east), Harlow (11 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east), Billericay (6 miles east) and Rayleigh (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Crow Green
In Crow Green, that means homes and buildings near Becket Keys Church of England School, Sawyers Hall College and Weald Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Crow Green
How do I find out if my home in Crow Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Crow Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
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What else we do in Crow Green
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 safely be seen. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Crow Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crow Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.