Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Mountnessing
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Mountnessing from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
About our thermal roof survey in Mountnessing
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. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are patches of heat loss across the roof and water that travels before it shows, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Somewhere as small as Mountnessing, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Mountnessing property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, so you can go through the images with us. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
The survey, 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. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Mountnessing, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Mountnessing
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 1.6 miles east lies Ingatestone Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Mountnessing has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mountnessing. Across Essex, we cover Mountnessing. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM15 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Mountnessing
Around Mountnessing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ingatestone station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mountnessing
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mountnessing and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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 we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Questions from Mountnessing
How do I find out if my home in Mountnessing is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Mountnessing in the area you cover?
Yes, Mountnessing is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.