Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hildenborough, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Hildenborough, with photos and a written report.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Many single-ply and EPDM roofs sit on insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
About our thermal roof survey in Hildenborough
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We’re frequently asked to look into thin or uneven insulation in the roof and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across flat roofs, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Hildenborough may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Hildenborough (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Hildenborough
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. 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. About 3 miles north lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Hildenborough has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Hildenborough Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hildenborough is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings from Hildenborough are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hildenborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, London Road and Mount Pleasant. You will find Hildenborough on the B245, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Stocks Green (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (1 mile north-east) and Budds (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles east).
Near you in Hildenborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Flying Dutchman Public House, Hilden Grange School and Haysden Country Park, among other places. Hildenborough’s nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Questions from Hildenborough
Is Hildenborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Hildenborough is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hildenborough?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hildenborough?
To book, call 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Loft conversions
Places near Hildenborough
Also in Hildenborough
Useful tips for Hildenborough property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- File the images with your roof records
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. There’s a 12-month follow-up too.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof, when the conditions are suitable.
What we are asked to look at in Hildenborough
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold areas below the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of St John, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Hildenborough, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.