Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Gallows Green, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Gallows Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gallows Green
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and people most often book us about damp that repairs haven’t cured and ceilings that feel colder in places.
In a small place like Gallows Green, open ground can mean strong wind. High 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Gallows Green
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
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What affects the price in Gallows Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys in Gallows Green: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. We visit Gallows Green as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our Essex coverage includes Gallows Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CO6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Foxes Lane and Halstead Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Near you in Gallows Green
In Gallows Green, that means homes and buildings near The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House. Gallows Green’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iron Latch.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Gallows Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Gallows Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Gallows Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Gallows Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gallows Green?
Yes, Gallows Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gallows Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it is safe.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.