Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Braughing, Hertfordshire
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Braughing, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof survey in Braughing
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and water getting in at parapets and stacks.
Villages like Braughing often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Braughing (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Braughing book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Braughing
Will you come out to Braughing?
Yes, Braughing is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Braughing?
We can’t 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.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Braughing?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Towns and villages near Braughing
Other services in Braughing
Thermal roof surveys around Braughing
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Much Hadham Palace lies about 4 miles south-east, so building around Braughing goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Braughing is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Braughing and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Braughing is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across SG11 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Pentlows and Northfield and the roads around them. We also cover Hay Street (1 mile north-west), Westmill (2 miles north-west), Albury (2 miles east), Gravesend (3 miles east) and Furneux Pelham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (9 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (13 miles west), Hoddesdon (11 miles south) and Cheshunt (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Braughing
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Axe And Compasses Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Moated mound (3.7 miles east).
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Braughing?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water that travels before it shows
Anyone responsible for a site like Jenyns First School and Nursery will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Braughing can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.