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Thermal Roof Survey in Marks Tey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Marks Tey and across Essex.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof survey in Marks Tey: what you get
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys.
In a village or hamlet like Marks Tey, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Marks Tey (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Marks Tey
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. With Layer Marney Tower about 3.9 miles south, Marks Tey sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Marks Tey is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Marks Tey, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across CO6 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on London Road, Well Side and Patten Close. We also cover the places around Marks Tey: Little Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (1 mile south), Mulberry Green (1 mile south-east), Copford (1 mile east) and Broad Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Near you in Marks Tey
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Marks Tey’s nearest station is Marks Tey station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Essex County Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Iron Latch.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Marks Tey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- 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.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Marks Tey
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For older village homes like those around Marks Tey, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Common questions in Marks Tey
Is Marks Tey within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Marks Tey in the area you cover?
Yes, Marks Tey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.