Thurrock · London and the South East
South Ockendon Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in South Ockendon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How a thermal roof survey works in South Ockendon
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and damp around roof outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Around South Ockendon, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
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.
- Place
- South Ockendon (RM15)
- Wider area
- Thurrock
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in South Ockendon
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Airspace, weather and South Ockendon roofs
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Rainham Hall lies about 4.3 miles west, so building around South Ockendon goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Bonnygate Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
South Ockendon is about 3 miles north-west of Grays, in Thurrock. We carry out thermal roof surveys in South Ockendon for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. South Ockendon is one of the towns and villages in Thurrock where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the RM15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Cullen Square, Ayron Road and Ardmore Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in North Ockendon (2 miles north), Aveley (2 miles south-west), Puddle Dock (3 miles north), Wennington (3 miles west) and Hacton (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stanford-le-Hope (6 miles east), Grays (3 miles south-east), Balstonia (6 miles east), Corringham (7 miles east), Chadwell St Mary (4 miles south-east) and Tilbury (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in South Ockendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill Academy, Belhus and Royal Oak Inn. South Ockendon has its own railway station: Ockendon station. A little further out are Thameside Centre (2.9 miles south-east) and Thurrock Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to South Ockendon is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
FAQs for South Ockendon
Is South Ockendon within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Ockendon?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
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.