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Hothfield Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Hothfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Hothfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is 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.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Hothfield
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’ve noticed areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and damp around roof outlets and upstands, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hothfield, 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hothfield (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Hothfield
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
If you run a business near County Square, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
FAQs for Hothfield
Is Hothfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Hothfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hothfield?
Yes, Hothfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hothfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast as you book.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. There is a 12-month follow-up too.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Flying and imaging in Hothfield
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 1 mile south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hothfield goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Hothfield as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Hothfield and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Hothfield include Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Hothfield
The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).