Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Titmore Green Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Titmore Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
How a thermal roof survey works in Titmore Green
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera doesn’t see water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We’re frequently asked to look into cold spots on ceilings under the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, on ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Titmore Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Titmore Green (SG4)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Titmore Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Titmore Green and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Titmore Green
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Titmore Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Titmore Green
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
- Missing or slipped insulation
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
Airspace, weather and Titmore Green roofs
Knebworth House, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Titmore Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Titmore Green is about 2 miles south-east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Titmore Green can all book thermal roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
All of SG4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-east), Todd's Green (1 mile east), Little Wymondley (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile west) and St Ippolyts (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Titmore Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The John Henry Newman School, Hermit of Redcoats pub and The John Henry Newman School and the streets around them. Titmore Green’s nearest station is Stevenage station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Titmore Green includes Purwell Ninesprings.
FAQs for Titmore Green
Is Titmore Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Titmore Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Titmore Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Titmore Green?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.