Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bedwell, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys across Bedwell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bedwell
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof survey in Bedwell
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about thin or uneven insulation in the roof and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Bedwell may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Bedwell (SG1, SG2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Bedwell?
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
If you look after a building like Broom Barns Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bedwell
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Bedwell
How do I find out if my home in Bedwell is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bedwell?
Yes. Bedwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Bedwell?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bedwell roofs
Historic houses like Knebworth House, about 2.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Bedwell goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew and St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bedwell is about 1 mile south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Bedwell is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Bedwell is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Milton Keynes page covers surveys nearby.
We work across SG1 and SG2 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Fox Road, Penn Road and Silam Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Bedwell include the A1155, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Stevenage (1 mile north-east), Pin Green (1 mile north), Chells (1 mile north-east), Rooks Nest (1 mile north) and St Nicholas (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Bedwell
We work in homes and buildings around The Heathcote School, Marriotts School and The Standard Bearer pub. The nearest railway station is Stevenage station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Wymondley Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Stevenage Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Bedwell include Pryor's Wood.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Bedwell, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why act early in Bedwell
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. In an older home around Bedwell, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof