Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Little Canfield
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Canfield and the rest of Essex. We survey seven days a week.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
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. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
About our thermal roof survey in Little Canfield
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is 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 wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions alike.
In a small place like Little Canfield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Little Canfield (CM6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Little Canfield
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
If you look after a building such as Takeley Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
FAQs for Little Canfield
How do I find out if my home in Little Canfield is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Canfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Also near Little Canfield
Also in Little Canfield
Drones, thermal imaging and Little Canfield roofs
About 2.8 miles south-west lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Little Canfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Little Canfield is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Little Canfield can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Little Canfield is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Park Lane, Warwick Road and Honey Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Little Canfield: Smith's Green (1 mile west), Hope End Green (1 mile south-west), Takeley (1 mile west), Puttock's End (1 mile south) and Hellman's Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (3 miles east) and Epping (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Little Canfield
We work in homes and buildings around Lion And Lamb Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Herts and Essex Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Little Easton Moat (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Canfield includes Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Little Canfield, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.