Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Ashbank
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Ashbank, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
About our thermal roof survey in Ashbank
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are cold spots on ceilings under the roof and wet areas near outlets and upstands, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Villages like Ashbank often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Ashbank
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Ashbank is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
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.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when you book.
Drones, thermal imaging and Ashbank roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Leeds Castle, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashbank. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Ashbank as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Ashbank is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like George Lane and Wykeham Grove, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ashbank: Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashbank
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn. Ashbank’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Ashbank, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- An energy rating for the building
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashbank
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which helps when timescales are tight.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Water that travels before it shows
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.