Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Hexton Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Hexton and the rest of Hertfordshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
Thermal roof survey in Hexton
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. 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. We are often asked to look into damp around roof outlets and upstands and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and ceilings below the roof.
Villages like Hexton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hexton (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation often gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Older rural homes like those around Hexton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Hexton
With Harlington Manor about 4.3 miles west, Hexton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hexton is in Hertfordshire. In Hexton, as across Hertfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
Thermal roof surveys in SG5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Pegsdon (1 mile east), Apsley End (2 miles north-east), Hanscombe End (2 miles north), Shillington (3 miles north-east) and Pirton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south), Stevenage (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-east), Harpenden (10 miles south) and Hitchin (5 miles east).
Near you in Hexton
Around Hexton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Recreation Ground and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harlington station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ravensburgh Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and John Dony Field Centre (3.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Butts Hill and Barton Gravel Pit.
Nearby places to Hexton
Other services in Hexton
When to book a survey in Hexton
Once a leak has been fixed, people frequently ask whether the roof is still wet. Thermal images and moisture readings can suggest whether moisture is still trapped, given suitable conditions on the day.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Faith (Church of England), older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hexton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
For a price for your roof in Hexton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hexton
Is Hexton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hexton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hexton
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs