Kent · London and the South East
Hodsoll Street Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Hodsoll Street. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Hodsoll Street
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. If you’re worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and leaks far from where the stain appears, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Hodsoll Street, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hodsoll Street (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we are asked to look at in Hodsoll Street
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Trapped moisture, missing insulation and hidden heat loss are three examples. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Culverstone Green Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
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, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Rural addresses near Hodsoll Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Hodsoll Street
Is Hodsoll Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hodsoll Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Hodsoll Street?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Different roofs, different checks
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. The camera can show where it no longer covers the ceiling.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check the loft can be reached safely
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Thermal roof surveys around Hodsoll Street
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Hodsoll Street goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We provide thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hodsoll Street. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Hodsoll Street: Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Hodsoll Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. The closest station to Hodsoll Street is Meopham station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).