Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Fyfield, Essex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fyfield, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
About our thermal roof survey in Fyfield
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. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold 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 areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water getting in at parapets and stacks, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Fyfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fyfield (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Towns and villages near Fyfield
Other services in Fyfield
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Airspace, weather and Fyfield roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as The Ongar Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Fyfield is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. In Fyfield, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Fyfield and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM5 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Queen Street, Fyfield Grange and Willingale Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Fyfield, we cover Cannon's Green (1 mile south-east), Clatterford End (1 mile west), Norwood End (1 mile north), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south) and Shelley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Fyfield
We work in homes and buildings around Queens Head Public House. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Fyfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Fyfield
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fyfield
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fyfield and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Fyfield
How do I find out if my home in Fyfield is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fyfield?
Yes, Fyfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
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 it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.