Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Edney Common
A careful look at the roof at your property in Edney Common, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
Why it is worth a survey now in Edney Common
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. For an older or listed building in a place like Edney Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a thermal roof survey works in Edney Common
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. Common reasons to book are patches of heat loss across the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Edney Common, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Edney Common (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Edney Common roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Bond Street Chelmsford, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Anyone responsible for a site like Highwood Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Edney Common is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. If you’re in Edney Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Edney Common is one of the places in Essex where we work.
We work across CM1 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Woodland Way, Highwood Road and Nathan's Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Loves Green (1 mile west), Newney Green (2 miles north), Radley Green (2 miles west), Roxwell (2 miles north) and Boyton Cross (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south-west) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Edney Common
Around Edney Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Green Man Public House and Hylands School. The closest station to Edney Common is Ingatestone station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.9 miles east).
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Edney Common?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
With Hylands about 2 miles east, the area around Edney Common has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Edney Common, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Edney Common
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Common questions in Edney Common
How do I find out if my home in Edney Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Edney Common?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Edney Common is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Places near Edney Common
What else we do in Edney Common
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Edney Common
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.