Essex · London and the South East
Hatfield Heath Thermal Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hatfield Heath from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Hatfield Heath
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you’re worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hatfield Heath, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hatfield Heath (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Hatfield Heath, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Nearby places to Hatfield Heath
What else we do in Hatfield Heath
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hatfield Heath and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For an older or listed building in a place like Hatfield Heath, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hatfield Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hatfield Heath?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Hatfield Heath?
Yes, Hatfield Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
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. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Flying and imaging in Hatfield Heath
Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 2.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hatfield Heath goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Hatfield Heath Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hatfield Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Surveys in Hatfield Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Hatfield Heath. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Beehive Court, West Hayes and Cox Ley or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hatfield Heath: Ardley End (1 mile south-east), Hatfield Broad Oak (2 miles north-east), Bedlar's Green (3 miles north), Aythorpe Roding (4 miles east) and Start Hill (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles south-west), Brentwood (14 miles south), Loughton (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (14 miles north) and Waltham Abbey (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hatfield Heath
In Hatfield Heath, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn Public House. The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2 miles west. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Harlow Mill (3.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sawbridgeworth Marsh and Portingbury Hills.