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Thermal imaging roof survey in Kimpton, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys in Kimpton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Kimpton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kimpton
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. 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 pitched roof slopes, insulated roof spaces and commercial roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cold areas below the roof and gaps in loft insulation.
In a village or hamlet like Kimpton, 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 checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Kimpton (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Kimpton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kimpton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Kimpton is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Luton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Kimpton listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Drones, thermal imaging and Kimpton roofs
About 1.8 miles south-east lies Shaw's Corner, a reminder of how long the area around Kimpton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Kimpton Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Kimpton is about 3 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Roofs in Kimpton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hertfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SG4 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Hampden and Wheelwrights, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Kimpton, we cover Gustard Wood (2 miles south), Whitwell (2 miles north), Ayot St Lawrence (2 miles south-east), Codicote Bottom (2 miles east) and Codicote (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (14 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-west), Stevenage (6 miles north-east), St Albans (7 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-east) and Harpenden (3 miles south-west).
Around Kimpton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boot pub. The closest station to Kimpton is Harpenden station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Harpenden Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Stocking Springs Wood.