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Thermal imaging roof survey in Pleshey, Essex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Pleshey and across Essex.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Thermal roof survey in Pleshey: what you get
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you cannot normally tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. Typical surveys look at damp around chimneys and parapets and leaks far from where the stain appears, across pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
In a small place like Pleshey, 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. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Pleshey (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Pleshey, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us 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.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Airspace, weather and Pleshey roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Around Pleshey, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If you live in an older home near Church of Holy Trinity, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Pleshey is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Pleshey, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM3 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on The Street, Back Lane and Woolmers Mead or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Ford End (2 miles north-east), Howe Street (2 miles east), Hartford End (2 miles north-east), North End (3 miles north) and Chatham Green (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Pleshey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Leather Bottle Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Broomfield Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pleshey includes Little Waltham Meadows.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Pleshey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Pleshey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Pleshey
Will you come out to Pleshey?
Yes, Pleshey is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Pleshey in the area you cover?
Yes, Pleshey is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. We look from the loft as well, where there is safe access.