Kent · London and the South East
Hoppers Corner Thermal Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Hoppers Corner and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Thermal roof survey in Hoppers Corner
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey pitched roof slopes, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions, and common reasons people get in touch are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a village or hamlet like Hoppers Corner, 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 in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hoppers Corner (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File the images with your roof records
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Check the loft can be reached safely
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, for instance electronic leak detection or a roofer opening up a small section.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hoppers Corner
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
What affects the price in Hoppers Corner
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Nearby places to Hoppers Corner
Also in Hoppers Corner
Flying and imaging in Hoppers Corner
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as Barming Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Hoppers Corner, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME15 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Lower Road and Charlton Lane. We also cover Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hoppers Corner
Around Hoppers Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tickled Trout pub, Oakwood Park Grammar School and Quarry Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Hoppers Corner is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Hoppers Corner, a postcode does not 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.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Common roof problems in Hoppers Corner
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fremlin Walk, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Hoppers Corner: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hoppers Corner?
Yes, Hoppers Corner is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Hoppers Corner listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.