Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hawkenbury, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hawkenbury and across Kent.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Hawkenbury does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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About our thermal roof survey in Hawkenbury
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are gaps in loft insulation and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and loft conversions.
In smaller places like Hawkenbury, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a thermal roof survey in Hawkenbury?
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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark like St Peter's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- File the images with your roof records
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it’s easy to find each area on the roof.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawkenbury
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hawkenbury. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hawkenbury
Is Hawkenbury in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hawkenbury as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Hawkenbury?
Yes, Hawkenbury is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hawkenbury
Before replacing a large flat roof, it helps to know how much of it is actually wet. Images backed by moisture readings show where problems seem to be before you spend. In an older home around Hawkenbury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Hawkenbury
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Airspace, weather and Hawkenbury roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 3.9 miles west lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Hawkenbury has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Take a building like Claremont Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We visit Hawkenbury as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Hawkenbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN2 and TN1 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road. Other places close to Hawkenbury include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Hawkenbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dunorlan Park, The Hawkenbury pub and The Skinners’ Kent Academy. The closest station to Hawkenbury is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hawkenbury include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.