Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hawbush Green
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hawbush Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Hawbush Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. 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. We’re frequently asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Hawbush Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hawbush Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Hawbush Green roofs
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, 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.
Hawbush Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Hawbush Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Thermal roof surveys in CM77 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Laxton Lane, Witham Road and Polecat Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Tye Green (1 mile west), Long Green (1 mile north-west), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Hawbush Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Willows Public House and Alec Hunter Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cressing station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hawbush Green includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Hawbush Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
What we are asked to look at in Hawbush Green
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
Take a building like Cressing Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
FAQs for Hawbush Green
Do you cover Hawbush Green?
Yes, Hawbush Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hawbush Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Hawbush Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Hawbush Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. Our report is clear about what can be read from them, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below often show. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Towns and villages near Hawbush Green
Other services in Hawbush Green
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes