Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Buntingford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
Surveys for landlords and agents in Buntingford
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Thermal roof survey in Buntingford: what you get
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is 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. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are moisture around outlets and upstands and damp around chimneys and parapets.
In smaller places like Buntingford, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Buntingford (SG9)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buntingford questions
Is Buntingford in the area you cover?
Yes, Buntingford is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Buntingford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It is a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Buntingford, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Buntingford roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Millfield First and Nursery School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Buntingford is in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Buntingford and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SG9 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Market Hill, Station Road and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Buntingford sits on or near the B1038, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Layston (1 mile north-east), Aspenden (1 mile south), Westmill (1 mile south), Wyddial (1 mile north-east) and Chipping (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (7 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hitchin (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (13 miles south) and Hertford (11 miles south).
What’s near Buntingford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Freman College and The Jolly Sailors pub. Nearby you’ll also find Anstey Hales Farm (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Hawkins Wood.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Buntingford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Also in Buntingford
What happens if roof problems are left?
Repeated repairs that do not stop a leak are a sign the source hasn’t been traced. Combining the camera with moisture readings can help find it, rather than more guesswork. Blocked gutters on homes around Buntingford overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Buntingford
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.