Essex · London and the South East
Totham Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Totham Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof survey in Totham Hill: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Totham Hill, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Totham Hill (CM9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Totham Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Totham Hill: local notes
Totham Hill is within about 4 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Historic houses such as Layer Marney Tower, about 4.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Totham Hill goes. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
If you look after a building such as Great Totham Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Totham Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Bookings from Totham Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CM9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Totham Hill include Little Totham (1 mile east), Tolleshunt Major (2 miles east), Goldhanger (3 miles south-east), Oxley Green (3 miles east) and Tolleshunt Knights (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (11 miles north-east), Chelmsford (10 miles west), Braintree (10 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south), Rayleigh (14 miles south) and Witham (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Totham Hill
In Totham Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Witham station, about 3.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Shut Heath Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Totham Hill
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Questions from Totham Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Totham Hill?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Totham Hill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Totham Hill is listed?
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 it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
How do I book a survey in Totham Hill?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Totham Hill
People frequently book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Totham Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Totham Hill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces