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Thermal imaging roof survey in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Kelvedon Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Airspace, weather and Kelvedon Hatch roofs
About 5 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Kelvedon Hatch has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Kelvedon Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Kelvedon Hatch is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Kelvedon Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Thermal roof surveys in CM15 and CM14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Swan Lane and The Finchingfields, and we cover them all. Other places close to Kelvedon Hatch include Doddinghurst Common (1 mile south), Navestock Side (1 mile south-west), Bentley (1 mile south), Hook End (1 mile north-east) and Stondon Massey (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-east), Basildon (10 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (7 miles east) and Rayleigh (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Kelvedon Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shepherd Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shenfield station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Thorndon Park.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kelvedon Hatch
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’s an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at areas of a flat roof that may hold water and moisture around outlets and upstands, across ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Kelvedon Hatch, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Kelvedon Hatch (CM15, CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kelvedon Hatch often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Useful tips for Kelvedon Hatch property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Heat the home normally on the days before
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
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Common questions in Kelvedon Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kelvedon Hatch?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Kelvedon Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes, Kelvedon Hatch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kelvedon Hatch
Landlords and letting agents in Kelvedon Hatch book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Kelvedon Hatch
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
For an older house near a landmark such as New Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kelvedon Hatch
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes