Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Havering-atte-Bower, Essex
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Havering-atte-Bower. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Havering-atte-Bower
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’ve noticed patches of heat loss across the roof and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Havering-atte-Bower may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Havering-atte-Bower (RM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
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.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Havering-atte-Bower, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a thermal roof survey looks like in Havering-atte-Bower
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The wider area around Havering-atte-Bower has a long history of building, with Hare Hall about 2.6 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places like Romford Shopping Hall, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Evangelist, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Havering-atte-Bower is about 3 miles north-west of Harold Wood, in Essex. Roofs in Havering-atte-Bower get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Havering-atte-Bower and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of RM4 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on North Road, Broxhill Road and Bower Farm Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chase Cross (1 mile south-west), Stapleford Abbotts (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (2 miles west), Lambourne End (2 miles west) and Lambourne (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-east), Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (5 miles east), Billericay (10 miles east) and Loughton (6 miles west).
What’s near Havering-atte-Bower
Around Havering-atte-Bower, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bower Park Academy, The Top Oak pub and Havering Country Park. The closest station to Havering-atte-Bower is Harold Wood station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Harold Wood Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Romford Shopping Hall (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Havering-atte-Bower questions
Is my home in Havering-atte-Bower listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Havering-atte-Bower within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Havering-atte-Bower
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions