Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Horkesley, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Great Horkesley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Great Horkesley: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that keep coming back and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Even in a smaller place like Great Horkesley, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Great Horkesley (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Great Horkesley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Places near Great Horkesley
What else we do in Great Horkesley
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Drones, thermal imaging and Great Horkesley roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Take a building like The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Horkesley is about 3 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Roofs in Great Horkesley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Great Horkesley is one of the places in Essex we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Exeter Close, Malvern Way and Keelers Way. Other places close to Great Horkesley include Mile End (1 mile south-east), West Bergholt (1 mile south-west), Little Horkesley (2 miles north-west), Wissington (3 miles north-west) and Fordham Heath (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (3 miles south), Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south) and Halstead (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Great Horkesley
Around Great Horkesley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Half Butt Inn and Gilberd School. The nearest railway station is Colchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Lion Walk (2.8 miles south) and Colchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Westhouse Wood.
Common roof problems in Great Horkesley
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
Shop and office owners around Lion Walk may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How the survey 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. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Great Horkesley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Common questions in Great Horkesley
Is Great Horkesley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Great Horkesley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Great Horkesley
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs