Kent · London and the South East
Old Hawkinge Thermal Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Old Hawkinge. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Thermal roof survey in Old Hawkinge: what you get
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and loft conversions, and people most frequently book us about leaks far from where the stain appears and patches of heat loss across the roof.
Somewhere as small as Old Hawkinge, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Old Hawkinge book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Hawkinge. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Airspace, weather and Old Hawkinge roofs
Old Hawkinge is within about 2 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Take a building like Hawkinge Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We visit Old Hawkinge as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT18 is within our area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Old Hawkinge include Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Around Old Hawkinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. The closest station to Old Hawkinge is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
Common questions in Old Hawkinge
Is Old Hawkinge in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Old Hawkinge is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Hawkinge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
What happens if roof problems are left?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. For an older or listed building in a place like Old Hawkinge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Old Hawkinge
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Old Hawkinge
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. A thermal survey, checked with moisture readings, can give a much clearer picture.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
Acrise Place lies about 2.7 miles north-west, so building around Old Hawkinge goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Also in Old Hawkinge
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Old Hawkinge, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.