Essex · London and the South East
Mount Bures Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Mount Bures, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Thermal roof survey in Mount Bures
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you are worried about cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Mount Bures may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Mount Bures (CO8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Mount Bures, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. 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.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mount Bures
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mount Bures and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In a small place like Mount Bures, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mount Bures
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys around Mount Bures
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Mount Bures is in Essex. Anywhere in Mount Bures, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Mount Bures is one of the places in Essex where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CO8 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Hall Road and Old Barn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Mount Bures: Bures (1 mile north), Bures Green (2 miles north), Lamarsh (2 miles north), Wakes Colne (2 miles south) and Alphamstone (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Heybridge (15 miles south).
Near you in Mount Bures
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Eight Bells Public House. For rail, the closest station is Bures station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Sergeants Orchard.
Mount Bures: your questions answered
Do you cover Mount Bures?
Yes, Mount Bures is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Mount Bures?
Yes, Mount Bures is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.