Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Hinxhill Park
Thermal roof surveys around Hinxhill Park, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Gaps in loft insulation
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hinxhill Park
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Common reasons to book are leaks that are hard to trace and ceilings that feel colder in places, across loft conversions, insulated roof spaces and pitched roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Hinxhill Park, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hinxhill Park (TN24)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Hinxhill Park, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Hinxhill Park, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- File the images with your roof records
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. With a Premium Survey, you get the report the same day.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Other services in Hinxhill Park
What we are asked to look at in Hinxhill Park
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
Thermal roof surveys in Hinxhill Park: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Willesborough Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Hinxhill Park is about 2 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Hinxhill Park work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Hinxhill Park is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Honeysuckle Avenue, Stitchworth Lane and Mallow Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Hinxhill (1 mile north-east), Sevington (1 mile south-west), Mersham (2 miles south), Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and South Stour (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (8 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hinxhill Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Norton Knatchbull School, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Common questions in Hinxhill Park
Is Hinxhill Park within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Hinxhill Park in the area you cover?
Yes, Hinxhill Park is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. Where it cannot be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, such as electronic leak detection.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.