Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Little Leighs, Essex
Thermal roof surveys in Little Leighs and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Common questions in Little Leighs
Do you cover smaller places like Little Leighs?
Yes, Little Leighs is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Little Leighs is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Thermal roof survey in Little Leighs
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It is useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. Common reasons to book are water that travels before it shows and missing or slipped insulation, across insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Villages like Little Leighs often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Little Leighs (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last 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.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Airspace, weather and Little Leighs roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Great Leighs Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Little Leighs is about 5 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in Little Leighs, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Essex coverage includes Little Leighs. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CM3. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Lane, Main Road and The Crescent or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Little Leighs, we cover Chatham Green (1 mile south-west), Howe Street (2 miles south-west), Willows Green (2 miles north), Hartford End (2 miles west) and Ford End (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles south), Braintree (5 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south), Witham (6 miles east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Little Leighs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle pub and the streets around them. Little Leighs’s nearest station is Cressing station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broomfield Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Little Leighs includes Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Useful tips for Little Leighs property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Little Leighs, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Little Leighs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Little Leighs, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Leighs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs