Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Sheering
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Sheering, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sheering
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Thermal roof survey in Sheering
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. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. Common reasons to book are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and ceilings that feel colder in places, on flat roofs, commercial roofs and ceilings below the roof.
Somewhere as small as Sheering, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Sheering (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Sheering
What else we do in Sheering
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Photograph damp patches with the date
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Sheering, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
FAQs for Sheering
Will you come out to Sheering?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Sheering is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
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 is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the report shows where to look more closely.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report follows by email.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Sheering
Barrington Hall, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sheering. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Hatfield Heath Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Sheering is about 4 miles north-east of Harlow, in Essex. Sheering is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CM22 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, High Pastures and The Plashets and the roads around them. If you are just outside Sheering, we cover Lower Sheering (1 mile west), Sawbridgeworth (2 miles west), Gaston Green (2 miles north), Little Hallingbury (2 miles north) and Spellbrook (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (14 miles east), Harlow (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (15 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sheering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Inn, Gibberd Garden and Leventhorpe. For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Harlow Mill (2.6 miles west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Sheering includes Portingbury Hills and Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is easily disturbed when people store things or run cables. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In a place like Sheering, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Sheering?
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they will not be able to tell you