Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in High Leigh
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in High Leigh from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like High Leigh, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We check the roof from the ground, 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our thermal roof survey in High Leigh
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and heat escaping through the roof, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
In a village or hamlet like High Leigh, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- High Leigh (EN11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in High Leigh
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check outlets after heavy rain
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.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Leigh
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in High Leigh
Do you carry out roof surveys in High Leigh?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Leigh?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
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. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. 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 good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- A structural engineer’s assessment
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 you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Nearby places to High Leigh
Also in High Leigh
Drones, thermal imaging and High Leigh roofs
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Catherine & St Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Westfield Community Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
High Leigh is about 1 mile north-west of Hoddesdon, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in High Leigh and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in EN11 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Lord Street, Sedgwick Grove and Box Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Woollensbrook (1 mile north), Goose Green (1 mile west), Hoddesdon (1 mile south-east), Broxbourne (1 mile south) and Hailey (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Cheshunt (4 miles south).
Near you in High Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barclay Park, King William IV Public House and Robert Barclay Academy and the streets around them. High Leigh’s nearest station is Broxbourne station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lowewood Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Hertford County Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.