Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hadlow
Thermal roof surveys in Hadlow and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
Thermal roof survey in Hadlow: what you get
A thermal survey isn’t a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That’s why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. Our report says plainly what the camera picked up and how sure we can be. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’ve noticed damp around chimneys and parapets and heat escaping through the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hadlow, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Hadlow (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hadlow
Do you cover smaller places like Hadlow?
Yes, Hadlow is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hadlow listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
When to book a survey in Hadlow
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that is moving quickly.
Look out for signs like these:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Anyone responsible for a site like Hadlow Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Useful tips for Hadlow property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Check the loft can be reached safely
If the images suggest moisture that cannot be confirmed, we will say what would help next, for example electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the loft space.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Flying and imaging in Hadlow
With Old Soar Manor about 2.6 miles north, Hadlow sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether the building in Hadlow is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Hadlow is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN11 for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on The Square, High Street and Brookfields. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Around Hadlow
Around Hadlow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hadlow Rural Community School, Hadlow College and The Rose & Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Hadlow Tower museum (under half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Towns and villages near Hadlow
Also in Hadlow
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Hadlow
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Hadlow, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Hadlow needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Hadlow, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.