Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Bitchet Green, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Bitchet Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Flying and imaging in Bitchet Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these can’t 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.
Ightham Mote, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bitchet Green. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Lawrence: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Bitchet Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Bitchet Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for thermal roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN15 for thermal roof surveys. We also cover the places around Bitchet Green: Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Bitchet Green
In Bitchet Green, that means homes and buildings near Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
How a thermal roof survey works in Bitchet Green
Thermal imaging works best in the right conditions. It helps 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’ll discuss the weather with you when booking, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs, and people most often book us about damp around roof outlets and upstands and damp that repairs haven’t cured.
Somewhere as small as Bitchet Green, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Bitchet Green
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether you ask for work before completion or discuss the price.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
Roof by roof
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are frequently harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Cracks in GRP can let water into the boards beneath. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Bitchet Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Bitchet Green
Do you cover Bitchet Green?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Bitchet Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Bitchet Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day affect the results. 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 as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bitchet Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.