Essex · London and the South East
Long Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Long Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
About our thermal roof survey in Long Green
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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 is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and people most often book us about wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Long Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Long Green (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Long Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Many roofs like these cannot 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Long Green. Our Essex coverage includes Long Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM77 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green, and we cover them all. Other places close to Long Green include Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Around Long Green
We work in homes and buildings around Alec Hunter Academy, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub, among other places. The closest station to Long Green is Braintree Freeport station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
FAQs for Long Green
How do I find out if my home in Long Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Long Green?
Yes, Long Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What we’re asked to look at in Long Green
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are often invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
What affects the price in Long Green
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Long Green
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. For an older or listed building in a place like Long Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Long Green
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Places near Long Green
Also in Long Green
How it 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’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Long Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.