Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hunsdon, Hertfordshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hunsdon, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
About our thermal roof survey in Hunsdon
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’re worried about cold spots on ceilings under the roof and water that travels before it shows, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Hunsdon, open ground can mean strong wind. 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hunsdon (SG12)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hunsdon
Also in Hunsdon
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Common questions in Hunsdon
Do you cover smaller places like Hunsdon?
Yes, Hunsdon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Hunsdon is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not 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.
Thermal roof surveys around Hunsdon
Much Hadham Palace, about 3.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hunsdon. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to St Francis Chapel: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Hunsdon is about 4 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Hunsdon and the rest of Hertfordshire. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Hunsdon and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SG12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Cunningham Grove and Wicklands Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hunsdonbury (1 mile south), Widford (1 mile north), Nether Street (1 mile north), Wareside (2 miles north-west) and Babbs Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles north-west), Bishop's Stortford (6 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles west), Hoddesdon (5 miles south-west), Cheshunt (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Hunsdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub, among other places. Hunsdon’s nearest station is Roydon station, about 2.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Harlow Mill (3.3 miles east) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hunsdon Mead.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hunsdon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hunsdon
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunsdon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Thin membranes can show patterns from the layers beneath. Shiny surfaces can reflect heat, so we take care reading the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hunsdon
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.