Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hawkenbury, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hawkenbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hawkenbury
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hawkenbury?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawkenbury?
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.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
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.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkenbury
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Hawkenbury, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. 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: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hawkenbury (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Drones, thermal imaging and Hawkenbury roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Wherever the property is around Hawkenbury, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation.
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hawkenbury is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN12 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkenbury
For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Around Hawkenbury, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Hawkenbury
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, especially when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
In and around Hawkenbury, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hawkenbury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Loft insulation
In the roof space, the camera can pick up gaps and thin areas of insulation. We look where there is safe access.