Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Felden
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Felden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Felden, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s 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’s safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Felden, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Felden
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are frequently harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are wet areas near outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof.
In smaller places like Felden, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Felden (HP3, WD4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Felden
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Felden: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Felden?
Yes, Felden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Felden as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Felden?
Yes. Felden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Thermal imaging shows temperature rather than water. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
What affects the price in Felden
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Felden
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Felden
What else we do in Felden
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. Moisture readings are used to check them.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Felden
High Elms Manor, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Felden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Nash Mills Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Felden is about 2 miles south of Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire. Bookings from Felden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Felden is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of HP3 and WD4 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Pond Road, Rose Lane and Lower Road. We also cover the places around Felden: Nash Mills (1 mile east), Rucklers Lane (1 mile south), Apsley (1 mile north-west), Bennetts End (1 mile north-east) and Kings Langley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (8 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Felden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Langley School and The Paper Mill pub. There is a railway station in Felden itself: Apsley station. Nearby you will also find Hemel Hempstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Long Deans and Verulamium Lake.