Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashford, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Ashford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Ashford
Thermal imaging is frequently most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. It can show patterns that point to trapped moisture under the membrane. On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can hide what’s below, so we also look from the loft where we can reach it safely. If you’re worried about water that travels before it shows and gaps in loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a place the size of Ashford, a good many roofs are tall, steep or very large, and many cannot be seen properly from ground level. A drone gives close-up photos, while thermal imaging can show patterns that point to trapped moisture or missing insulation. Which suits depends on the question you need answering. Both depend on the weather on the day.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ashford (TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Ashford
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For hotels and guest houses around Ashford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Chilmington Green Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ashford is in Kent. Ashford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Ashford sits on or near the A20 and A28, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Around Ashford
Around Ashford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashford
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In flats, shops and offices in Ashford, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. The earlier the cause is found, the smaller the job.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashford
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Questions from Ashford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashford?
Yes, Ashford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Which survey includes thermal imaging?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
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.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In Ashford, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there is safe access.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Ashford property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
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.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ashford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.