Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Moulsham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Moulsham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Being in a smaller place like Moulsham doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Thermal roof survey in Moulsham
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t typically tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. If you’ve noticed moisture around outlets and upstands and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Moulsham can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Moulsham (CM2, CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Moulsham
What else we do in Moulsham
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Arranging work in a smaller place like Moulsham is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Moulsham
Is my home in Moulsham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Moulsham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Moulsham
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. With Hylands about 1.7 miles south-west, Moulsham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For businesses in and around places such as Bond Street Chelmsford, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Moulsham is about 1 mile south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Moulsham can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Essex, we cover Moulsham.
We cover every part of the CM2 and CM1 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Road, York Road and Lady Lane. Being close to the A1060 and A1099, Moulsham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chelmsford (1 mile north-east), Widford (1 mile south-west), Patching (2 miles north), Writtle (2 miles west) and Chignall St James (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (10 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Moulsham
Around Moulsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moulsham High School, Chelmsford College and Oaklands Park. Other local landmarks include Our Lady Immaculate Church (less than half a mile north) and The Anchor Public House (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Moulsham is Chelmsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Bond Street Chelmsford (0.6 miles north-east) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Moulsham include Newland Grove.