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Thermal imaging roof survey in Wickford, Essex
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Wickford, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof survey in Wickford
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. We’re frequently asked to look into gaps in loft insulation and water getting in at parapets and stacks, across commercial roofs, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
Around a town like Wickford, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from the ground. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Most visits in a town like Wickford start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why get it checked now?
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. Extensions and dormers on homes around Wickford often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Wickford?
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Shop and office owners around Eastgate Shopping Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the price in Wickford
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Wickford, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Wickford questions
What do I need to do before a survey in Wickford?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and let us know about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Wickford help us plan the visit.
Do you cover Wickford?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Thermal roof surveys around Wickford
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Oakfield Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. Wherever you are in Wickford, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Wickford and the places around it. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across SS12, SS11 and CM11 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A129 and A132 close by, Wickford is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Around Wickford
We work in homes and buildings around Beauchamps High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wickford station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shotgate Thickets.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions