Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Great Waltham
Need a thermal roof survey in Great Waltham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Heat escaping through the roof
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Great Waltham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Waltham
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’re worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Great Waltham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Great Waltham (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Great Waltham?
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain, given suitable conditions on the day.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Take an older house close to Church of SS Mary and Laurence: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
Places near Great Waltham
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Waltham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Great Waltham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Drones, thermal imaging and Great Waltham roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Chelmer Valley High School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Great Waltham is about 4 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. Surveys in Great Waltham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Essex coverage includes Great Waltham and the places around it.
Every address in CM3 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Brook Mead, Cherry Garden Road and Chelmsford Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Breeds (1 mile south-west), Minnow End (1 mile south-east), Little Waltham (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles south-east) and Chignall Smealy (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (4 miles south), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Great Waltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive pub. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Broomfield Hospital (1.4 miles south). Not far away are Little Waltham Meadows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- An energy rating for the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Great Waltham: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Great Waltham?
Yes, Great Waltham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Waltham?
Yes, Great Waltham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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 thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.