Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Moreton, Essex
Thermal roof surveys around Moreton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moreton
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t usually tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Older buildings in small places like Moreton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Moreton (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Towns and villages near Moreton
What else we do in Moreton
Questions from Moreton
Is Moreton in the area you cover?
Yes, Moreton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Moreton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Moreton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we are asked to look at in Moreton
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Anyone responsible for a site like Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Moreton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- File the images with your roof records
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
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. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Moreton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We provide thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Moreton. Moreton is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM5 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Moreton
In Moreton, that means homes and buildings near Moreton Massey pub and The Ongar Academy. A little further out are St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Moreton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.