Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in New England, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in New England.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
How a thermal roof survey works in New England
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces.
Some older homes in villages like New England are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- New England (CO9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- 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
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Heat the home normally on the days before
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
When to book a survey in New England
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Also near New England
What else we do in New England
What a thermal roof survey looks like in New England
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, 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. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For any home in New England, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
New England is in Essex. If you’re in New England, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CO9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around New England: Birdbrook (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (11 miles west), Halstead (10 miles south-east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-west), Great Notley (14 miles south) and Bocking (12 miles south).
What’s near New England
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haverhill Railway Walks, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Clare Castle (4.2 miles east) and Haverhill and District Local History Centre (2.5 miles north-west).
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around New England 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.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- 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 we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in New England, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
New England questions
Is my home in New England listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in New England?
Yes, New England is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, and moisture readings are used to check it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.