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Thermal Roof Survey in Hogben's Hill
Thermal roof surveys across Hogben's Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Hogben's Hill
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks that are hard to trace and cold areas below the roof.
In a small place like Hogben's Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hogben's Hill
Before replacing a large flat roof, it is useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. Outbuildings and barns around Hogben's Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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Common roof problems in Hogben's Hill
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Anyone responsible for a site like Selling Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Hogben's Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Thermal roof surveys in Hogben's Hill: local notes
About 2.9 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Hogben's Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Hogben's Hill as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hogben's Hill: Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Hogben's Hill
Around Hogben's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
FAQs for Hogben's Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hogben's Hill?
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.
Is Hogben's Hill in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. The survey is not an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Hogben's Hill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.