Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Aston, Hertfordshire
Independent thermal roof surveys in Aston. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
About our thermal roof survey in Aston
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, 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 do not rely on the camera alone. We are often asked to look into moisture around outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, on flat roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older buildings in small places like Aston may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Aston (SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Aston
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Aston is part of Stevenage, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low pitches and flat-roofed additions are hard to see from the ground, so aerial and thermal views add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Aston Bury lies about 0.7 miles south, so building around Aston goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Aston is about 2 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Aston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Aston is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SG2. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Penn Close, Benington Road and Brook Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Aston: Bragbury End (1 mile south), Shephall (1 mile west), Hook's Cross (1 mile south), Benington (2 miles east) and Knebworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (7 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (11 miles south-east).
Around Aston
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Heathcote School, Rose And Crown Public House and Barnwell School, among other places. The closest station to Aston is Knebworth station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benington Castle (1.5 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Aston include Ridlins Mire.
Aston questions
Do you cover Aston?
Yes, Aston is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Aston within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
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.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What else we do in Aston
Why it’s worth a survey now in Aston
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aston, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Aston
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Aston, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Aston
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.