Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hawley, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hawley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Heat escaping through the roof
Thermal roof surveys around Hawley
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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 the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Hall Place and Gardens, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hawley. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawley. Hawley is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in DA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hawley
Around Hawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawley
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, 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 use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Typical surveys look at damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
Somewhere as small as Hawley, older roofs are often 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 before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hawley (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hawley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s 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
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Hawley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hawley?
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.
Is Hawley in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hawley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hawley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
It can show temperature patterns that point to missing or thin insulation. It shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Where we can reach the loft safely, we check there too.
Useful tips for Hawley property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Because these membranes are thin, patterns from below frequently show. Reflections from shiny surfaces can affect readings, which we allow for.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Other services in Hawley
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Hawley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.