Essex · London and the South East
Tylerscross Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Tylerscross? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
About our thermal roof survey in Tylerscross
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. If you are worried about ceilings that feel colder in places and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Tylerscross, older roofs are frequently 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Tylerscross (CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere like Tylerscross needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Tylerscross
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Water Lane Primary Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tylerscross is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Tylerscross, we can come and survey your property. Tylerscross is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CM19 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Water Lane and Epping Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Tylerscross, we cover Broadley Common (1 mile south), Halls Green (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile west) and Great Parndon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Tylerscross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House, among other places. The closest station to Tylerscross is Roydon station, roughly 2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (2.7 miles west). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Tylerscross questions
How do I find out if my home in Tylerscross 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 Tylerscross within the area you cover?
Yes. Tylerscross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
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.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Tylerscross?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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 place like Tylerscross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Tylerscross, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Tylerscross
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs frequently show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
What affects the price in Tylerscross
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tylerscross
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.