Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Borehamwood and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Built-up felt and asphalt roofs can hide trapped water for a long time. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Borehamwood
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. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about water that travels before it shows and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes alike.
For a town like Borehamwood, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, which shows restriction zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. In the open category, flights stay under 120 m (400 ft) with the drone in sight.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Most visits in a town like Borehamwood 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.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Borehamwood, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
FAQs for Borehamwood
Is my home in Borehamwood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Borehamwood?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Borehamwood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
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What else we do in Borehamwood
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Borehamwood
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. The camera helps narrow the search.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
Take an older house close to All Saints church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Borehamwood
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Borehamwood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
Drones, thermal imaging and Borehamwood roofs
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Wyllyotts Manor, about 4.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Borehamwood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like St Teresa Catholic Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around Spires Shopping Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Borehamwood and nearby. Borehamwood is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the WD6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A1 and A5135 close by, Borehamwood is easy for us to reach. We also cover Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Borehamwood
In Borehamwood, that means homes and buildings near Aldenham Country Park, The Pick & Shovel pub and Yavneh College, among other places. The closest station to Borehamwood is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.