Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Havering's Grove
Thermal roof surveys in Havering's Grove, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How a thermal roof survey works in Havering's Grove
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Havering's Grove, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Havering's Grove (CM13, CM12)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
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.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Havering's Grove frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Havering's Grove
Do you cover smaller places like Havering's Grove?
Yes. Havering's Grove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Havering's Grove is listed?
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
When does the report arrive?
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. Reports are sent by email.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Havering's Grove, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Loft insulation
In the loft space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Havering's Grove
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Havering's Grove has a long history of building, with Ingatestone Hall about 2.4 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as The Billericay School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Havering's Grove is about 2 miles west of Billericay, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Havering's Grove for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Havering's Grove is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Thermal roof surveys in CM13 and CM12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on London Road, North Drive and Rayleigh Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hutton (1 mile west), Buttsbury (2 miles north), Hutton Mount (2 miles west), Mountnessing (2 miles north-west) and Ingrave (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north-east), Basildon (5 miles south-east), Harlow (15 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles west), Maldon (15 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Havering's Grove
Around Havering's Grove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hutton Country Park and The Mesken Hutton pub. The closest station to Havering's Grove is Billericay station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Barleylands Farm Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Mayflower Community Hospital (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Norsey Wood.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof