Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Lower Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Lower Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Lower Green: what you get
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging often helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey loft conversions, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet insulation beneath the membrane and cold areas below the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lower Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Lower Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
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.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Lower Green
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Lower Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Lower Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Lower Green is in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Green can all book thermal roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CB11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane and Waterwick Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lower Green: Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Green
Well-known places in the area include The Warren (1 mile west).
FAQs for Lower Green
Will you come out to Lower Green?
Yes. Lower Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
How do I book a survey in Lower Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.