Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in The Flints
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in The Flints. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like The Flints, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is 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 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in The Flints, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Thermal roof survey in The Flints: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you are worried about leaks far from where the stain appears and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like The Flints are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- The Flints (SG5)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for The Flints property owners
Getting the most from a thermal roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Towns and villages near The Flints
Other services in The Flints
Prices for thermal roof surveys in The Flints
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in The Flints
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. It focuses the survey on the areas that matter.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Thermal roof surveys in The Flints: local notes
The flight restriction zone around Luton Airport comes within about 1 mile of The Flints. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary Magdalene: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Offley Endowed Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
The Flints is about 4 miles south-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in The Flints across London and South East England. Across Hertfordshire, we cover The Flints. We also survey roofs in Milton Keynes.
We survey roofs across SG5 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to The Flints include Great Offley (1 mile east), Temple End (2 miles east) and Ley Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south), Stevenage (7 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (11 miles south-east), Harpenden (8 miles south) and Hitchin (4 miles north-east).
What’s near The Flints
In The Flints, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House, among other places. The Flints’s nearest station is Luton station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ravensburgh Castle (2.7 miles north-west) and John Dony Field Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Markham's Hill and Pegsdon Hills.
The Flints: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in The Flints is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to The Flints?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t 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.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Gaps and thin areas of insulation can show up on the camera. The difference is clearest when the building is heated and it is colder outside. We look from the loft as well, where there’s safe access.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.