Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bromley, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Bromley and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Bromley
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, 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. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you are worried about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and stains that keep coming back, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Bromley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Bromley (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Bromley
Other services in Bromley
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Airspace, weather and Bromley roofs
The wider area around Bromley has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 1.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For any home in Bromley, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Bromley is about 4 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Bromley is one of many places we visit across Hertfordshire. Bromley is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We work across SG11 for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Standon (1 mile north-west), Hadham Ford (1 mile east), Much Hadham (1 mile south-east), Puckeridge (2 miles north-west) and Hadham Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
What’s near Bromley
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox And Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles south-east) and Moated mound (2.7 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Bromley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Bromley
Do you cover smaller places like Bromley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bromley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Bromley?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File the images with your roof records
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.