Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Stratford St Mary
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Stratford St Mary, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Thermal roof survey in Stratford St Mary
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey commercial roofs, flat roofs and ceilings below the roof, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Somewhere as small as Stratford St Mary, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Stratford St Mary (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Stratford St Mary can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Stratford St Mary
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stratford St Mary Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
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.
Common questions in Stratford St Mary
Do you cover Stratford St Mary?
Yes, Stratford St Mary is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratford St Mary?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Because wet insulation holds heat for longer, it can show as a different temperature, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Thermal roof surveys around Stratford St Mary
Stratford St Mary is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind off the sea can be strong. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind, so the date is chosen with the forecast in mind. Older buildings in Essex often 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Castle House, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stratford St Mary. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Stratford St Mary is about 6 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Stratford St Mary, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Stratford St Mary is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CO7. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Kenyon Close and Strickmere. If you’re just outside Stratford St Mary, we cover Higham (1 mile north-west), Dedham (1 mile south-east), Lamb Corner (2 miles south), Holton St Mary (2 miles north-east) and Hornestreet (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south).
What’s near Stratford St Mary
We work in homes and buildings around East Bergholt High School and The Anchor pub and the streets around them. Stratford St Mary’s nearest station is Manningtree station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (5 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Cattawade Marshes.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof