Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hawkhurst
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hawkhurst. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkhurst
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings don’t rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at stains that keep coming back and moisture around outlets and upstands, on loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and commercial roofs.
Around Hawkhurst, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Airspace, weather and Hawkhurst roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hawkhurst and the rest of Kent. Hawkhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Hawkhurst include Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkhurst
Around Hawkhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Queen's Hotel and Marlborough House School, among other places. Hawkhurst’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Different roofs, different checks
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Hawkhurst frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 commit. With lower homes, common in places like Hawkhurst, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Hawkhurst
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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When to book a survey in Hawkhurst
Some defects simply can’t be seen with the eye. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Great Dixter, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hawkhurst. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How we price thermal roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hawkhurst
Will you come out to Hawkhurst?
Yes, Hawkhurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Hawkhurst is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, which we then check with moisture readings.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.