Essex · London and the South East
Pattiswick Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Pattiswick and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Pattiswick
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We’re frequently asked to look into water that travels before it shows and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on flat roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
In a small place like Pattiswick, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Pattiswick (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Pattiswick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Pattiswick
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What affects the price in Pattiswick
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Pattiswick, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Pattiswick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Pattiswick
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
If you look after a building such as Stisted Church of England Primary Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Pattiswick: your questions answered
Is Pattiswick within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Pattiswick is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
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 will need a RICS survey as well.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Drones, thermal imaging and Pattiswick roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary The Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Pattiswick is about 3 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Pattiswick is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Old Road and Compasses Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Stisted (1 mile west), Bradwell (1 mile south-west), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south-west) and Coggeshall (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (6 miles south) and Camulodunum (10 miles east).
Around Pattiswick
In Pattiswick, that means homes and buildings near The Honywood Community Science School. The closest station to Pattiswick is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Halstead Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.