Essex · London and the South East
Hare Green Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hare Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks that are hard to trace
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hare Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Hare Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hare Green
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, 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. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at thin or uneven insulation in the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Hare Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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.
- Place
- Hare Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
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Common questions in Hare Green
How do I find out if my home in Hare Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Hare Green?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hare Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hare Green
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like St George's Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hare Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hare Green
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a place like Hare Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Thermal roof surveys around Hare Green
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hare Green, and coastal wind can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Castle House, about 5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hare Green. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Hare Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Whether the building in Hare Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Back Lane East, Harwich Road and Meadow Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Balls Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Great Bromley (1 mile north-west) and Monkey Street (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Hare Green
Around Hare Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old Courthouse Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, about 2.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.