Essex · London and the South East
Epping Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Epping Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof survey in Epping Green: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Epping Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Epping Green (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Epping Green
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Epping Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Places near Epping Green
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Epping Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. With Hill Hall about 4.9 miles south-east, Epping Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Epping Upland CofE Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Epping Green is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Epping Green can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Epping Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for thermal roof surveys. There is also a page for London.
We survey roofs across the CM16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Close, Epping Road and Green Close and the roads around them. We also cover Epping Upland (1 mile south-east), Jack's Hatch (1 mile north), Broadley Common (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (2 miles north-west) and Bumble's Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Stansted Mountfitchet (13 miles north-east) and Harold Wood (11 miles south-east).
Around Epping Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nazeing Triangle, The Cock and Magpie pub and Stewards School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Epping Green include Cheshunt Lake and Gernon Bushes.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Epping Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You tell us 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.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Epping Green
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Epping Green: your questions answered
Is my home in Epping Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Epping Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.