Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Hoaden, Kent
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hoaden and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
How a thermal roof survey works in Hoaden
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. A sunny day before the survey, a dry roof surface and little wind all help. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast when you book, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. Typical surveys look at damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys and moisture around outlets and upstands, across insulated roof spaces, commercial roofs and flat roofs.
In a small place like Hoaden, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hoaden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Hoaden
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to Elmstone Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hoaden can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Hoaden and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT3 for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include Overland Lane and Walmestone Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hoaden: Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hoaden
Hoaden’s nearest station is Minster station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Hoaden can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Photograph damp patches with the date
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hoaden
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. Thermal imaging gives us another way to look for them.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Goodnestone Park lies about 3.4 miles south, so building around Hoaden goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Also near Hoaden
What else we do in Hoaden
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Problems where roof slopes and walls meet are often hidden. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Hoaden
Will you come out to Hoaden?
Yes, Hoaden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hoaden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Hoaden is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It’s a useful tool for tracing leaks, but not the only one. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. If the source cannot be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
Can a thermal camera see water?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, but we check each finding with moisture readings.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like 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 is disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Why act early in Hoaden
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is often to open up the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. In a small place like Hoaden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Hoaden
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.