Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Little Hadham Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Little Hadham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Thermal roof survey in Little Hadham: what you get
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 is 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. If you’re worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and moisture around outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, on insulated roof spaces, flat roofs and loft conversions alike.
Somewhere as small as Little Hadham, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Little Hadham (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Little Hadham
Is Little Hadham in the area you cover?
Yes, Little Hadham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Little Hadham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
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. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
What affects the price in Little Hadham
To price your survey, we check:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Little Hadham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Hadham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Airspace, weather and Little Hadham roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Much Hadham Palace about 2 miles south, Little Hadham sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Cecilia are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Little Hadham Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Little Hadham is about 3 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We cover Little Hadham and the rest of Hertfordshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hertfordshire. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: SG11. If you need a thermal roof survey at a property on Chalk Gardens, Albury Road and Stortford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Little Hadham, we cover Hadham Ford (1 mile south-west), Bromley (2 miles south-west), Much Hadham (2 miles south-west), Green Tye (3 miles south) and Standon (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (10 miles south-west), Cheshunt (13 miles south-west) and Hertford (9 miles south-west).
Around Little Hadham
We work in homes and buildings around The Angel pub. For rail, the closest station is Bishops Stortford station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Herts and Essex Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Moated mound (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Rushy Mead.
Why get it checked now?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection cannot give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Around Little Hadham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Little Hadham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time