Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tilty, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Tilty, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
Why act early in Tilty
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Around Tilty, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilty
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. To book, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp around roof outlets and upstands, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like Tilty, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Tilty (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Drones, thermal imaging and Tilty roofs
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 2 miles of Tilty. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Take an older house close to 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.
Tilty is about 3 miles north-west of Great Dunmow, in Essex. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tilty. Tilty is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Thermal roof surveys in CM6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Tilty: Duton Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Easton (1 mile south-east), Chickney (1 mile west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north-east) and Monk Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (8 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Around Tilty
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there is West Wood.
Common questions in Tilty
Do you cover smaller places like Tilty?
Yes. Tilty is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilty?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
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. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What we’re asked to look at in Tilty
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Look out for signs like these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Horham Hall lies about 2 miles north, so building around Tilty goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Tilty can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Tilty
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions