Essex · London and the South East
Frating Green Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Frating Green and across Essex.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frating Green
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceilings that feel colder in places and gaps in loft insulation.
Villages like Frating Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Frating Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Frating Green
Do you cover Frating Green?
Yes, Frating Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Frating Green?
Yes. Frating Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Airspace, weather and Frating Green roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Frating Green, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Frating Green, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Frating Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Frating Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CO7 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Balls Green (1 mile north), Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west), Cowey Green (1 mile north) and Great Bentley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (5 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Near you in Frating Green
Around Frating Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Arms. The closest station to Frating Green is Great Bentley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Frating Green includes Cockaynes Wood.
Also near Frating Green
Also in Frating Green
When to book a survey in Frating Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
For any home in Frating Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frating Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frating Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Frating Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Frating Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.