Essex · London and the South East
Tendring Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Tendring Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Heat escaping through the roof
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tendring Green
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tendring Green
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. That means a wet area can show up as a different temperature from the rest of the roof. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. If you are worried about wet insulation beneath the membrane and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Tendring Green, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Tendring Green (CO16)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Tendring Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- 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 whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Tendring Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tendring Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tendring Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Tendring Green questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tendring Green?
Yes, Tendring Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Tendring Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Places near Tendring Green
More services for Tendring Green
Drones, thermal imaging and Tendring Green roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Tendring Green. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. About 3.6 miles south-east lies Thorpe Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Tendring Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tendring Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tendring Green is about 6 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Tendring Green, we can survey the roof. Tendring Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CO16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chapel Lane and Heath Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Tendring Green: Tendring Heath (1 mile north-west), Tendring (1 mile south), Stones Green (2 miles east), Oak Corner (2 miles east) and Weeley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (6 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (10 miles west), Greenstead (7 miles west) and Wivenhoe (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tendring Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fat Goose pub. The closest station to Tendring Green is Weeley station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Open spaces near Tendring Green include Weeleyhall Wood.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tendring Green
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 is moving quickly.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Edmund, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report