Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Snoll Hatch
Wondering about the roof at a property in Snoll Hatch? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Snoll Hatch and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Snoll Hatch
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It’s useful to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We will discuss the weather with you when booking, and our report notes the conditions and how they affected what we saw. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Snoll Hatch are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price thermal roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Flying and imaging in Snoll Hatch
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 4.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Snoll Hatch goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Take a building like East Peckham Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Snoll Hatch can all book thermal roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across TN12 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road. We also cover East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Near you in Snoll Hatch
Around Snoll Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Merry Boys pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Beltring station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Snoll Hatch frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is frequently moved when people work in the roof space.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. A careful visual inspection goes alongside the images.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Snoll Hatch
Is Snoll Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes, Snoll Hatch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Snoll Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, Snoll Hatch is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.