Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Bonnington
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bonnington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Common questions in Bonnington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bonnington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Bonnington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
Thermal roof survey in Bonnington
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. If you’ve noticed cold areas below the roof and damp that repairs haven’t cured, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Bonnington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bonnington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Bonnington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys around Bonnington
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Rumwold, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Aldington Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bonnington and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bonnington: Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Around Bonnington
In Bonnington, that means homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. Bonnington’s nearest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bonnington
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Bonnington
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
Westenhanger Castle lies about 4.4 miles east, so building around Bonnington goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We allow for reflections and confirm findings with moisture readings.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
Why get it checked now?
A damp patch that keeps coming back normally has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, instead of trying repair after repair. For an older or listed building in a place like Bonnington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bonnington
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.