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Thermal imaging roof survey in Ivy Hatch, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Ivy Hatch, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Ivy Hatch: what you get
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. 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. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and loft conversions, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp that repairs haven’t cured and water that travels before it shows.
In a village or hamlet like Ivy Hatch, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently 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 is safe access.
Loft insulation
Heat loss shows most clearly when it is warm inside and colder outside. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Ivy Hatch, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ivy Hatch
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ivy Hatch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Ivy Hatch roofs
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 0.7 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Ivy Hatch goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Ivy Hatch Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Ivy Hatch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Ivy Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Near you in Ivy Hatch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ivy Hatch
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ivy Hatch
Do you cover Ivy Hatch?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Ivy Hatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Ivy Hatch?
Flat roofs that have leaked for a while can have wet insulation under the covering. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
If you look after a building such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report