Essex · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ugley, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Ugley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents and landlords in Ugley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
About our thermal roof survey in Ugley
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and water that travels before it shows, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Ugley, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ugley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ugley
How do I find out if my home in Ugley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are there drone restrictions around Ugley?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 1 mile of Ugley. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera does not see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Ugley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Older and listed buildings around Ugley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Ugley
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photographs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Ugley
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ugley?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
With Horham Hall about 4.6 miles east, the area around Ugley has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Thermal roof surveys in Ugley: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 1 mile of Ugley. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Ugley is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. In Ugley, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Ugley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Patmore Fields and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Quendon (1 mile north), Ugley Green (1 mile south-east), Elsenham (2 miles south-east), Henham (2 miles east) and Widdington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Great Notley (15 miles east), Bocking (15 miles east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
Around Ugley
We work in homes and buildings around Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Elsenham station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (5.1 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions