Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Stotfold Common, Hertfordshire
Thermal roof surveys across Stotfold Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
About our thermal roof survey in Stotfold Common
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it is easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. Typical surveys look at heat escaping through the roof and possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering, on pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces.
Older buildings in small places like Stotfold Common may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Stotfold Common (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Stotfold Common
If your survey includes the drone, 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take a building like St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Guthlac are frequently 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.
Stotfold Common is about 3 miles north of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire. If you are in Stotfold Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hertfordshire coverage includes Stotfold Common. Milton Keynes is in our area too.
All of SG5 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Other places close to Stotfold Common include Astwick (1 mile north), Stotfold (1 mile south), Radwell (2 miles south-east) and Fairfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles south), Harpenden (15 miles south), Hitchin (6 miles south), Letchworth (3 miles south), Letchworth Garden City (3 miles south) and Baldock (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Stotfold Common
For rail, the closest station is Arlesey station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bygrave House (3.4 miles south-east) and Fairfield Hospital (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
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Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Stotfold Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common questions in Stotfold Common
Is Stotfold Common within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stotfold Common?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stotfold Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Why it is worth a survey now in Stotfold Common
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. For an older or listed building in a place like Stotfold Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Stotfold Common
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Stotfold Common?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
Hinxworth Place, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stotfold Common. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely