Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Uppend Thermal Roof Survey
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Uppend and the rest of Hertfordshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
About our thermal roof survey in Uppend
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. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp around roof outlets and upstands and heat escaping through the roof.
Somewhere as small as Uppend, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Uppend (CM23)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Uppend
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Other services in Uppend
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Uppend
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
Surveys for landlords and agents in Uppend
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt roofs often show wet areas as patches that differ from the rest. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Uppend, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Uppend
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Uppend is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Farnham Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Much Hadham Palace, about 4.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Uppend. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Uppend is about 3 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in Uppend, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Uppend is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM23 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Uppend, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Farnham (1 mile south), Manuden (1 mile east), The Willows (2 miles north-west) and Stocking Pelham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (14 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (3 miles south), Hoddesdon (13 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west) and Baldock (15 miles west).
Around Uppend
The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.4 miles south) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Uppend questions
How do I find out if my home in Uppend is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is drone flying allowed in Uppend?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport comes within about 2 miles of Uppend. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover Uppend?
Yes, we do. Uppend is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.