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Thermal imaging roof survey in Jack's Hatch, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Jack's Hatch, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Jack's Hatch
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and damp around chimneys and parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Jack's Hatch are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Jack's Hatch (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Nearby places to Jack's Hatch
What else we do in Jack's Hatch
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Jack's Hatch
Is my home in Jack's Hatch listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Jack's Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes, Jack's Hatch is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Jack's Hatch as anywhere else.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Airspace, weather and Jack's Hatch roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Water Lane Primary Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St James with St Luke, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Jack's Hatch is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Jack's Hatch, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Across Essex, we cover Jack's Hatch and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the CM16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Main roads around Jack's Hatch include the B181. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Broadley Common (1 mile west), Epping Green (1 mile south), Tylerscross (1 mile north-west), Staple Tye (1 mile north-east) and Great Parndon (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (6 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Jack's Hatch
Around Jack's Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Travellers Friend pub, Nazeing Triangle and Stewards School. For rail, the closest station is Roydon station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Harlow Mill (4.1 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Jack's Hatch
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Jack's Hatch, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they cannot.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.