Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Radwinter, Essex
Thermal roof surveys in Radwinter, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Radwinter
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, 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. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and water that travels before it shows, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Radwinter may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Radwinter (CB10)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Radwinter, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Thermal roof surveys around Radwinter
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building like Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Radwinter is about 4 miles east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. If you are in Radwinter, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Radwinter is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CB10 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on East View Close, Water Lane and Gillon Way. We also cover The Common (1 mile north), Maple End (1 mile west), Wimbish (1 mile south-west), Hempstead (2 miles east) and Church End (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (10 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Radwinter
A little further out are Castle Camps (3.3 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
FAQs for Radwinter
Is Radwinter in the area you cover?
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 Radwinter?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, which we then check with moisture readings.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you commit. Older and listed buildings around Radwinter may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
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How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.