Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hoddesdon
Thermal roof surveys around Hoddesdon, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Hoddesdon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hoddesdon?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hoddesdon is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoddesdon?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it’s warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. You will then get the report by email.
What’s in the survey report?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How do I book a survey in Hoddesdon?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hoddesdon
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Before any drone flight in a town like Hoddesdon, the airspace is checked on the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). We take care over neighbours’ privacy. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hoddesdon (EN11, EN10, EN8, SG12)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. On homes in Hoddesdon, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Hoddesdon
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A report with photographs
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- A formal energy assessment
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
Flying and imaging in Hoddesdon
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
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 Sheredes School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hoddesdon is about 13 miles south-east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Hoddesdon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Hoddesdon. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of the EN11, EN10, EN8 and SG12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Hoddesdon sits on or near the A10 and B176, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Broxbourne (1 mile south-west), High Leigh (1 mile north-west), Woollensbrook (1 mile north-west), Goose Green (1 mile north-west) and Wormley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (13 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (11 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles west), Harpenden (15 miles west) and Cheshunt (3 miles south-west). Being one of Hertfordshire’s larger places, Hoddesdon has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Hoddesdon
We work in homes and buildings around Barclay Park, The Golden Lion Inn and St Cross Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Broxbourne station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Barrowfield (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Danemead and Cheshunt Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a home in Hoddesdon, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.