Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Ashurst, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Ashurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why book us in Ashurst
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. Typical surveys look at wet insulation beneath the membrane and damp patches with no obvious cause, across commercial roofs, flat roofs and pitched roof slopes.
Older buildings in small places like Ashurst may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashurst: your questions answered
Is my home in Ashurst listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Ashurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Ashurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
Not directly. It shows temperature, and wet materials frequently behave differently from dry ones. That is why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs 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.
Airspace, weather and Ashurst roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin of Tours, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Ashurst, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Ashurst and the places around it. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN3. Whether your property is on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashurst
There’s a railway station in Ashurst itself: Ashurst Kent station. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ashurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in Ashurst
Not every roof problem shows on the surface. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Stains that keep coming back
Groombridge Place lies about 1.6 miles south-east, so building around Ashurst goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP surfaces can be shiny, which affects thermal readings. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Places near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Ashurst, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Do not switch the heating off before the visit
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. We explain what each image may mean, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.