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Thermal Roof Survey in Purfleet-on-Thames
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Purfleet-on-Thames and the rest of Thurrock. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
How a thermal roof survey works in Purfleet-on-Thames
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 findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and water that travels before it shows.
Around Purfleet-on-Thames, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Purfleet-on-Thames (RM19, RM20)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Why it is worth a survey now in Purfleet-on-Thames
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Around Purfleet-on-Thames, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
For a price for your roof in Purfleet-on-Thames, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Useful tips for Purfleet-on-Thames property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Purfleet-on-Thames is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Purfleet-on-Thames
Do you carry out roof surveys in Purfleet-on-Thames?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Purfleet-on-Thames?
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.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source can’t be confirmed, we will say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
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.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Airspace, weather and Purfleet-on-Thames roofs
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, 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. About 3.1 miles north-west lies Rainham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Purfleet-on-Thames has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
Shop and office owners around Lakeside Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Purfleet Primary Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Purfleet-on-Thames is about 3 miles north of Dartford, in Thurrock. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Purfleet-on-Thames can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Purfleet-on-Thames is one of the places in Thurrock we cover for thermal roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We cover every part of RM19 and RM20 for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on London Road, London Road Purfleet and London Road West Thurrock or a nearby road, we can help. Purfleet-on-Thames is on the A1090, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include West Thurrock (2 miles east), Temple Hill (2 miles south), South Stifford (2 miles east), Dartford (3 miles south) and Stone (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stanford-le-Hope (9 miles east), Grays (4 miles east), South Ockendon (3 miles north-east), Balstonia (9 miles east), Corringham (10 miles east) and Chadwell St Mary (6 miles east).
What’s near Purfleet-on-Thames
In Purfleet-on-Thames, that means homes and buildings near Harris Academy Riverside, among other places. There’s a railway station in Purfleet-on-Thames itself: Purfleet station. Nearby you’ll also find Joyce Green Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stone Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
What we are asked to look at in Purfleet-on-Thames
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
If you live in an older home near St Stephen's Church, 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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you will get the report