Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bedmond
Thermal roof surveys across Bedmond, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry, when the conditions are suitable.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bedmond
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. We survey insulated roof spaces, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water getting in at parapets and stacks and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering.
In a small place like Bedmond, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Bedmond (WD5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bedmond
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Towns and villages near Bedmond
Also in Bedmond
Common questions in Bedmond
How do I find out if my home in Bedmond is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bedmond?
Yes, Bedmond is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bedmond roofs
The wider area around Bedmond has a long history of building, with High Elms Manor about 1.5 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near Village Arcade St Albans, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take a building like Bedmond Academy: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Bedmond is about 3 miles south-east of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Bedmond and the rest of Hertfordshire. Bedmond is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of WD5 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on High Street, Woodland Way and Bluebell Drive or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Pimlico (1 mile north), Abbots Langley (1 mile south), Kings Langley (2 miles west), Nash Mills (2 miles west) and Westwick Row (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (4 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (3 miles north-west), St Albans (4 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Cheshunt (15 miles east).
Near you in Bedmond
In Bedmond, that means homes and buildings near Parmiter's School and The Bell Public House, among other places. Bedmond’s nearest station is Kings Langley station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hypocaust Museum (3 miles north-east) and Village Arcade St Albans (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bedmond include Verulamium Lake and Longspring Wood.
When to book a survey in Bedmond
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among 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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Why it is worth a survey now in Bedmond
Repeated repairs that don’t stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. Outbuildings and barns around Bedmond are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Bedmond can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.