Kent · London and the South East
Upper Hardres Thermal Roof Survey
Need a thermal roof survey in Upper Hardres? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Upper Hardres can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Upper Hardres, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
How a thermal roof survey works in Upper Hardres
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. If you’ve noticed gaps in loft insulation and wet insulation beneath the membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Hardres, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot 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 goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. In a small place like Upper Hardres, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Hardres
Landlords and letting agents in Upper Hardres book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the roof space.
Common roof problems in Upper Hardres
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Cold areas below the roof
For any home in Upper Hardres, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Airspace, weather and Upper Hardres roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Upper Hardres as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Upper Hardres.
All of CT4 is covered for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Hardres
Around Upper Hardres, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Upper Hardres questions
Do you cover Upper Hardres?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upper Hardres as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Hardres?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera cannot confirm water on its own.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.