Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Micklefield Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof around Micklefield Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Micklefield Green
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and heat escaping through the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Micklefield Green, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Micklefield Green (WD3)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Micklefield Green questions
Is my home in Micklefield Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Micklefield Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Micklefield Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and we check them with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It’s part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Flying and imaging in Micklefield Green
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Chenies Manor House lies about 2 miles west, so building around Micklefield Green goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Micklefield Green is about 3 miles north of Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Micklefield Green, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Micklefield Green. You can also see our page for London.
We survey roofs across WD3 for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Sarratt (1 mile north-west), Chandler's Cross (1 mile east), Loudwater (1 mile south), Bucks Hill (1 mile north) and Chorleywood West (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Watford (4 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (6 miles north), St Albans (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles north-east), Harpenden (11 miles north-east) and Hatfield (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Micklefield Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Clement Danes School, York House School and The Cock Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chorleywood station, about 2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Leavesden Hospital (3.9 miles north-east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Micklefield Green includes Tumbling Bay and Chorleywood Common.
Towns and villages near Micklefield Green
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Micklefield Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. The camera can give clues to where it is sitting, given suitable conditions on the day.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Micklefield Green
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when there’s a clear difference between inside and outside.
Problems we come across often include:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sarratt Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Micklefield Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Heat the home normally on the days before
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. It’s your decision how to use it, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.