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Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Totham, Essex
Thermal roof surveys in Great Totham and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Great Totham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our thermal roof survey in Great Totham
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, across pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Around Great Totham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Great Totham (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Around Great Totham, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A written report with photographs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
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How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Great Totham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Totham?
Yes, Great Totham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Great Totham?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Airspace, weather and Great Totham roofs
Great Totham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as Great Totham Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For any home in Great Totham, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Great Totham is about 3 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Great Totham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Great Totham is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Heriot Way, Maldon Road and Staplers Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Great Totham: Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Wickham Bishops (1 mile north-west), Broad Street Green (1 mile south), Great Braxted (2 miles north) and Langford (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (9 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (3 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
What’s near Great Totham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Totham is Witham station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Shut Heath Wood.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Totham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.