Essex · London and the South East
Newney Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Newney Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
About our thermal roof survey in Newney Green
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. Typical surveys look at areas of a flat roof that may hold water and moisture around outlets and upstands, across insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Newney Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Newney Green (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Newney Green: your questions answered
Is Newney Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Newney Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Newney Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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 survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Towns and villages near Newney Green
Also in Newney Green
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Newney Green
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
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 safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Thermal roof surveys around Newney Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Hylands about 2.7 miles south-east, Newney Green sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Bond Street Chelmsford, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Newney Green is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Newney Green and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in CM1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Gravelly Lane and The Paddocks, all of which we cover. Other places close to Newney Green include Roxwell (1 mile north), Boyton Cross (1 mile north), Edney Common (2 miles south), Loves Green (2 miles south-west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south-west) and Maldon (13 miles east).
What’s near Newney Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Duck Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (3.2 miles west) and Bond Street Chelmsford (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Newland Grove.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Newney Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.