Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Gubbion's Green
Thermal roof surveys in Gubbion's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Gubbion's Green
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or slipped insulation and heat escaping through the roof.
Somewhere as small as Gubbion's Green, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Gubbion's Green questions
Do you cover Gubbion's Green?
Yes, Gubbion's Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gubbion's Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
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.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Gubbion's Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Gubbion's Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Gubbion's Green
Other services in Gubbion's Green
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Airspace, weather and Gubbion's Green roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Great Leighs Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Around Gubbion's Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Gubbion's Green, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Gubbion's Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Gubbion's Green, we cover Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gubbion's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Castle pub. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Gubbion's Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Gubbion's Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.