Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Roxwell
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Roxwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
How a thermal roof survey works in Roxwell
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 can’t usually tell from the surface. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We are often asked to look into cold areas below the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, on loft conversions, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Villages like Roxwell often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Roxwell: your questions answered
Is Roxwell in the area you cover?
Yes, Roxwell is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Roxwell is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How do I book a survey in Roxwell?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Roxwell, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Roxwell
Other services in Roxwell
Flying and imaging in Roxwell
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Roxwell has a long history of building, with Hylands about 3.5 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Bookings from Roxwell are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Essex coverage includes Roxwell and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CM1. Local streets include The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive. Other places close to Roxwell include Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Roxwell
Around Roxwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. Roxwell’s nearest station is Chelmsford station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Newland Grove.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Confirming water without moisture readings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Roxwell?
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Problems we come across often include:
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?