Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Elstree, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Elstree, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Useful tips for Elstree property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
How a thermal roof survey works in Elstree
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed heat escaping through the roof and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Elstree may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Elstree (WD6)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Elstree
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Elstree
Will you come out to Elstree?
Yes, Elstree is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elstree?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 this an asbestos survey?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older roofs in small places like Elstree can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Why get it checked now?
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you commit. Older cottages and farmhouses around Elstree can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Elstree
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Airspace, weather and Elstree roofs
Elstree Aerodrome is about 2 miles from Elstree. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you run a business near Broadwalk Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building like St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Elstree is about 2 miles south-west of Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire. Whether the building in Elstree is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Elstree is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the WD6 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, West View Gardens and Summer Grove and the roads around them. We also cover Deacon's Hill (1 mile east), Edgware Bury (1 mile south-east), Broadfields Estate (2 miles south-east), Borehamwood (2 miles north-east) and Edgware (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (8 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles north-east), Harpenden (12 miles north) and Hoddesdon (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Elstree
Around Elstree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holly Bush pub, London Academy and Aldenham Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.