Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Doddinghurst Common, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Doddinghurst Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Doddinghurst Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Thermal roof survey in Doddinghurst Common: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey flat roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and leaks that are hard to trace.
Some older homes in villages like Doddinghurst Common are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Doddinghurst Common (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Doddinghurst Common
Do you cover Doddinghurst Common?
Yes, Doddinghurst Common is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Doddinghurst Common?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Thermal roof surveys in Doddinghurst Common: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to New Church of St Nicholas: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Doddinghurst Common is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Doddinghurst Common as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Kelvedon Hatch (1 mile north), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south-west), Crow Green (1 mile south-east) and Coxtie Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Doddinghurst Common
In Doddinghurst Common, that means homes and buildings near Becket Keys Church of England School and The Shepherd Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shenfield station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brentwood Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Doddinghurst Common
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why act early in Doddinghurst Common
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Doddinghurst Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Doddinghurst Common
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Doddinghurst Common
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof