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Thermal imaging roof survey in Hazelwood, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Hazelwood and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
How we price thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How a thermal roof survey works in Hazelwood
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding cannot be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hazelwood, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hazelwood (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Hazelwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Hazelwood: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Hazelwood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Hazelwood is about 2 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hazelwood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hazelwood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
When to book a survey in Hazelwood
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Downe Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
- Proving moisture from the images alone
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
If you are buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Thermal roof surveys in Hazelwood: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Down House, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hazelwood. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Surveys in Hazelwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Hazelwood. London is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN14 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hazelwood
We work in homes and buildings around George and Dragon pub and Green Street Green Primary School. The closest station to Hazelwood is Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.