Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hextable, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Hextable and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Hextable is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hextable
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. 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. Where something cannot be confirmed, we say what would help next. Common reasons to book are damp that repairs haven’t cured and ceilings that feel colder in places, across ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions.
Older cottages and houses around Hextable may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Hextable (BR8, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hextable
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
For businesses in and around places like Broadway Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Flying and imaging in Hextable
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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. The wider area around Hextable has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 2.7 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hextable Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Hextable gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in BR8 and DA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road. With the B258 close by, Hextable is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hextable
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship pub, Dartford Heath and Hextable School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hextable include Wansunt Pit.
Nearby places to Hextable
What else we do in Hextable
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hextable
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Around Hextable, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hextable
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hextable
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hextable?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Hextable?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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. Do not go up yourself.