Essex · London and the South East
Great Dunmow Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Great Dunmow? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Great Dunmow and across Essex.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
How a thermal roof survey works in Great Dunmow
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Around Great Dunmow, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Great Dunmow (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Great Dunmow
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Great Dunmow
Also in Great Dunmow
Why it’s worth a survey now in Great Dunmow
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Great Dunmow, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Great Dunmow
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Great Dunmow questions
Is Great Dunmow within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Dunmow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Dunmow?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Great Dunmow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Great Dunmow property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- File the images with your roof records
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep a record of when stains appear
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Thermal roof surveys around Great Dunmow
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Great Dunmow means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dunmow St Mary's Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Great Dunmow is about 9 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Great Dunmow is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Great Dunmow. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM6 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Market Place, High Street and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the B1008 and B1057, Great Dunmow is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Great Dunmow include Church End (1 mile north-east), Little Easton (2 miles north-west), Barnston (2 miles south-east), High Roding (3 miles south-west) and Great Canfield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles south-east), Braintree (9 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (11 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Great Dunmow
We work in homes and buildings around Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre and The Chequers Public House. The closest station to Great Dunmow is Stansted Airport station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Little Easton Moat (1.6 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a survey in Great Dunmow, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Great Dunmow, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Dunmow
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.