Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Burn's Green
Need a thermal roof survey in Burn's Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Burn's Green: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Burn's Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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.
- Place
- Burn's Green (SG2)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
When to book a survey in Burn's Green
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Burn's Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. We explain in the report how the conditions on the day affected what we saw.
Airspace, weather and Burn's Green roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Benington Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Aston Bury, about 2.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burn's Green. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Burn's Green is about 4 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burn's Green can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Whempstead (1 mile south-east), Dane End (2 miles south-east), Haultwick (2 miles east), Sacombe (2 miles south-east) and Sacombe Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (4 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles south-west), Harpenden (12 miles south-west) and Hitchin (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Burn's Green
Around Burn's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Public House. Burn's Green’s nearest station is Watton-At-Stone station, roughly 2.3 miles south. A little further out are Datchworth Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Lister Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Astonbury Wood.
FAQs for Burn's Green
How do I find out if my home in Burn's Green is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Burn's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Burn's Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Does thermal imaging detect leaks directly?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
How do I book a survey in Burn's Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.