Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Foxholes Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys around Foxholes, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Foxholes
Flat roofs over extensions, garages, flats and commercial buildings are where thermal imaging frequently helps most. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access. If you are worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Foxholes, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Foxholes (SG13)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Foxholes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Wheatcroft Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Foxholes means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Foxholes is about 1 mile east of Hertford, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Foxholes can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Foxholes and the places around it. There’s also a page for London.
All of SG13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Ware Road, London Road and Fairfax Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rush Green (1 mile north-east), Hertford Heath (1 mile south-east), Hertford (1 mile west), Little Amwell (1 mile south-east) and Horns Mill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles north-west), St Albans (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (10 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles west), Harpenden (13 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Foxholes
In Foxholes, that means homes and buildings near Simon Balle All-Through School, The Saracens Head Public House and Hertford Regional College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hertford East station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Foxholes include King's Meads.
Also near Foxholes
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Common questions in Foxholes
Do you cover Foxholes?
Yes, Foxholes is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Foxholes?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a smaller place like Foxholes, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Arranging work in a smaller place like Foxholes is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Foxholes
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Foxholes
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- An energy rating for the building
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
What we are asked to look at in Foxholes
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?