Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Harold Wood
Independent thermal roof surveys in Harold Wood. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Harold Wood questions
Is Harold Wood in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Harold Wood?
Yes. Harold Wood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Thermal roof survey in Harold Wood: what you get
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and gaps in loft insulation.
In smaller places like Harold Wood, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Harold Wood (RM3, RM11, RM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Harold Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Towns and villages near Harold Wood
Other services in Harold Wood
Thermal roof surveys in Harold Wood: local notes
Historic houses like Hare Hall, about 1 mile south-west, show how far back building in the area around Harold Wood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Redden Court School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around The Mercury Mall may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Harold Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Harold Wood. Harold Wood is one of the places in Essex we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for London.
All of RM3, RM11 and RM2 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Oak Road, Ewan Road and Holt Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Gallows Corner (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile south) and Heath Park (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles north), Brentwood (4 miles north-east), Billericay (9 miles east) and Loughton (8 miles north-west).
Around Harold Wood
In Harold Wood, that means homes and buildings near The Morris Dancer Public House, Harold Wood Primary School and Havering College of Further and Higher Education and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Harold Wood itself: Harold Wood station. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles south-east) and The Mercury Mall (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Harold Wood include Hornchurch Cutting.
How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Harold Wood?
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
We are often asked to look at:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It is your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.