Essex · London and the South East
Rawreth Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Rawreth and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rawreth
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. 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, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Rawreth, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Rawreth (SS11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Rawreth often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rawreth
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Rawreth
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
Common roof problems in Rawreth
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Drones, thermal imaging and Rawreth roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Rawreth is about 2 miles north-west of Rayleigh, in Essex. In Rawreth, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Rawreth is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SS11. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Road, Chelmsford Road and Bedloes Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Rawreth include Battlesbridge (1 mile north-west), Shotgate (1 mile west), Wickford (2 miles west), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Rettendon (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (10 miles north-west), Basildon (6 miles south-west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Rawreth
In Rawreth, that means homes and buildings near Kendal Park, The Barge Inn and Beauchamps High School, among other places. Rawreth’s nearest station is Battlesbridge station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rayleigh Castle (2 miles south-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (5.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotgate Thickets.
Also in Rawreth
Rawreth questions
Is my home in Rawreth listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Rawreth?
Yes. Rawreth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.