Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hadham Ford, Hertfordshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hadham Ford, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Thermal roof survey in Hadham Ford
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. It helps us see how far water may have spread under the covering, which is hard to judge by eye. We then check those areas with moisture readings. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks far from where the stain appears and missing or slipped insulation.
Older buildings in small places like Hadham Ford may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Hadham Ford (SG11)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Hadham Ford
Much Hadham Palace, about 1.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hadham Ford. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Cecilia: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hadham Ford is about 3 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Hadham Ford and the rest of Hertfordshire. Hadham Ford is one of the places in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in SG11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chapel Lane and Ford Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Little Hadham (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west), Much Hadham (2 miles south), Hadham Cross (2 miles south) and Green Tye (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (13 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west) and Hertford (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Hadham Ford
We work in homes and buildings around The Nag's Head Public House. The closest station to Hadham Ford is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Moated mound (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Thorley Wash nature reserve.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Hadham Ford needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Hadham Ford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Hadham Ford
Do you cover Hadham Ford?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hadham Ford is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Hadham Ford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hadham Ford
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Common roof problems in Hadham Ford
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Stains that keep coming back
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Take a building like Little Hadham Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID