Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Amwell. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Great Amwell: what you get
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Great Amwell, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Great Amwell (SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Great Amwell
Is my home in Great Amwell listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Great Amwell within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Amwell is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Amwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Flying and imaging in Great Amwell
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Presdales School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Great Amwell is about 1 mile south-east of Ware, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Great Amwell, the roof can be surveyed. Great Amwell is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SG12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Church Path, Amwell Hill and Madgeways Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Hailey (1 mile south), Little Amwell (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (1 mile west) and Stanstead Abbotts (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (11 miles north-west), St Albans (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Great Amwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hertford Regional College and Jolly Fisherman Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Margarets (Herts) station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Street Lighting (under half a mile north) and Barrowfield (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Amwell Quarry.
Towns and villages near Great Amwell
What else we do in Great Amwell
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- An energy rating for the building
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Great Amwell
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Great Amwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photos and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.