Kent · London and the South East
Church Hougham Thermal Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Church Hougham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Church Hougham
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. We survey flat roofs, commercial roofs and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks far from where the stain appears and stains that keep coming back.
Villages like Church Hougham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Church Hougham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Church Hougham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Church Hougham
Church Hougham lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Anyone responsible for a site like Astor College for the Arts will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like Church of St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Church Hougham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Church Hougham is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: CT15. We also cover the places around Church Hougham: West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Church Hougham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Samphire Hoe Country Park. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Church Hougham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- A formal energy assessment
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
Also near Church Hougham
Also in Church Hougham
Why act early in Church Hougham
If a big flat roof may need replacing, knowing the wet areas first is useful. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Around Church Hougham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common questions in Church Hougham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Church Hougham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Church Hougham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Church Hougham as anywhere else.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
No, not on its own. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Church Hougham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with 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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Church Hougham
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Church Hougham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.