Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Tye Green, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Tye Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tye Green
On a flat roof, wet insulation holds heat longer than dry insulation. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet areas near outlets and upstands.
In a village or hamlet like Tye Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Tye Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Tye Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Nearby places to Tye Green
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Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In a small place like Tye Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water frequently gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
FAQs for Tye Green
Is Tye Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tye Green?
Yes, Tye Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
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.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
Thermal roof surveys around Tye Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Barnabas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Tye Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Whether the building in Tye Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Tye Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM77 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Halls Grove, The Westering and Heycroft Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hawbush Green (1 mile east), Long Green (1 mile north), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tye Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Alec Hunter Academy and The Three Ashes pub. Tye Green has its own railway station: Cressing station. Nearby you’ll also find Cressing Temple (1.6 miles south-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tye Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Tye Green
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?