Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broxbourne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
About our thermal roof survey in Broxbourne
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. 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. Common reasons to book are heat escaping through the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and loft conversions.
Places like Broxbourne can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Broxbourne (EN10, EN11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Broxbourne
Do you cover Broxbourne?
Yes, Broxbourne is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Broxbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Broxbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Broxbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
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What we’re asked to look at in Broxbourne
Once a leak has been fixed, people often ask whether the roof is still wet. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Broxbourne, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Flying and imaging in Broxbourne
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sheredes Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Broxbourne is about 6 miles west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Broxbourne is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Broxbourne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
All of EN10 and EN11 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on New Road, Cock Lane and Bell Lane. Being close to the A10 and A1170, Broxbourne is easy for us to reach for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Hoddesdon (1 mile north-east), High Leigh (1 mile north), Wormley (1 mile south), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Woollensbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles north-west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west).
Around Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Lion Inn, Barclay Park and Sheredes School. The nearest railway station is Broxbourne station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barrowfield (3.7 miles north) and Lowewood Museum (0.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cheshunt Lake and Danemead.