Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Marden Ash, Essex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Marden Ash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Marden Ash
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and people most frequently book us about heat escaping through the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places.
Somewhere as small as Marden Ash, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Marden Ash (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Marden Ash
Is my home in Marden Ash listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Marden Ash?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. Slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s below, so we also look from the loft where it’s safe.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What affects the price in Marden Ash
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Marden Ash, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marden Ash
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Also near Marden Ash
More services for Marden Ash
Thermal roof surveys around Marden Ash
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Historic houses such as Hill Hall, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building around Marden Ash goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Chipping Ongar Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Marden Ash is about 6 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Marden Ash is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Marden Ash is one of the places in Essex where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in CM5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Rodney Road, Fairfield Road and Brentwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A128 close by, Marden Ash is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Marden Ash: Stanford Rivers (1 mile south-west), Little End (1 mile south-west), Hare Street (2 miles south-west), Clatterford End (2 miles west) and Paslow Wood Common (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south-east), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (8 miles south-west).
Around Marden Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ongar Academy and Two Brewers Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4.8 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gernon Bushes.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Marden Ash, 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.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.