Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Skye Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Skye Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
How a thermal roof survey works in Skye Green
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. The camera does not see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and patches of heat loss across the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs alike.
Villages like Skye Green 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Skye Green (CO5, CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Skye Green
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you look after a building such as Honywood Community Science School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
Roof by roof
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Thermal roof surveys in Skye Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 4.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Skye Green goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Skye Green is about 4 miles north of Tiptree, in Essex. We cover Skye Green and the rest of Essex. Skye Green is one of the places in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CO5 and CO6 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Skye Green, we cover Surrex (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile south), Broad Green (1 mile north-east), Little Tey (1 mile north-east) and Feering (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (6 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Skye Green
Around Skye Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head pub. The closest station to Skye Green is Kelvedon station, about 1.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Laundry & Mangle Museum (2 miles west) and Birch Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Skye Green includes Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
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Common questions in Skye Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Skye Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Skye Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is Skye Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Skye Green?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Skye Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.