Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hemel Hempstead Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hemel Hempstead from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hemel Hempstead
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Hemel Hempstead has flats, offices, shops and schools with flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large flat roof, trapped moisture under the covering can spread a long way from the leak. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Blocks, offices and schools often have plant and rooflights that make a roof harder to walk safely.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Hemel Hempstead (HP2, HP3, HP1)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Hemel Hempstead
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hemel Hempstead. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In Hemel Hempstead, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hemel Hempstead
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Hemel Hempstead roofs
Hemel Hempstead is one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs can be hard to see from the street, which is where a drone or thermal camera helps. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you look after a building such as Broadfield Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like St Barnabas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. High Elms Manor lies about 4.6 miles south-east, so building around Hemel Hempstead goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Hemel Hempstead is about 24 miles north-west of London, in Hertfordshire. We carry out thermal roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding area. Hemel Hempstead is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of HP2, HP3 and HP1 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Queen's Square, High Street and Sun Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Hemel Hempstead sits on or near the A41 and A414. We also cover Grovehill (1 mile west), Woodhall Farm (1 mile west), Adeyfield (1 mile north-east), Highfield (1 mile north) and Bennetts End (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (7 miles south-east), St Albans (6 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles east), Harpenden (6 miles north-east), Hatfield (10 miles east) and Borehamwood (10 miles south-east). Hemel Hempstead is one of the larger places we cover in Hertfordshire.
What’s near Hemel Hempstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gadebridge Park, The Full House and Adeyfield School. For rail, the closest station is Apsley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Redbourn Museum (4 miles north-east) and Hemel Hempstead Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Long Deans.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. In a place with as many rented homes as Hemel Hempstead, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
For a price for your roof in Hemel Hempstead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Hemel Hempstead
Is my home in Hemel Hempstead listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Hemel Hempstead?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Is Hemel Hempstead in your area?
Yes. Hemel Hempstead is part of the area we cover.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.