Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Point Clear
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Point Clear.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
How a thermal roof survey works in Point Clear
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are patches of heat loss across the roof and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Point Clear are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Point Clear (CO16)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Point Clear
A damp patch that keeps coming back typically has a cause that hasn’t been found. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, instead of trying repair after repair. For an older or listed building in a place like Point Clear, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Point Clear
Letting agents and landlords in Point Clear book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
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.
Towns and villages near Point Clear
What else we do in Point Clear
Thermal roof surveys around Point Clear
Point Clear is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Colne Community School and College will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Point Clear is about 5 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Point Clear. Point Clear is one of the places in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Here we cover the CO16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Oakmead Road, Seaview Terrace and Alpha Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Point Clear include Brightlingsea (1 mile north), Lee-over-Sands (2 miles south), St Osyth (2 miles east), East Mersea (2 miles west) and Seawick (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles east), Harwich (14 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles north-west), Heybridge (15 miles west) and Greenstead (8 miles north-west).
Around Point Clear
In Point Clear, that means homes and buildings near Ferry Boat Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Point Clear is Great Bentley station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Howlands Marsh.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
FAQs for Point Clear
Do you cover Point Clear?
Yes, Point Clear is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Point Clear listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Point Clear, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.