Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Canfield, Essex
Thermal roof surveys in Great Canfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Canfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Great Canfield, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Thermal roof survey in Great Canfield
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands, across pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Great Canfield may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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 can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Great Canfield (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Great Canfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Thermal roof surveys in Great Canfield: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
With Barrington Hall about 2.9 miles west, the area around Great Canfield has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Great Canfield is about 3 miles south-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We visit Great Canfield as part of our work across Essex. Great Canfield is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the CM6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Canfield Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include High Roding (1 mile east), Roundbush Green (2 miles south), Keeres Green (2 miles south), High Easter (2 miles south-east) and Stagden Cross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south) and Witham (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Canfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Lion Public House. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Portingbury Hills.
Questions from Great Canfield
Is my home in Great Canfield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Great Canfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Great Canfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Great Canfield
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 patches with no obvious cause
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone