Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Capel Cross, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Capel Cross and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Capel Cross
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. We survey commercial roofs, loft conversions and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ceilings that feel colder in places and moisture around outlets and upstands.
Older buildings in small places like Capel Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Capel Cross (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Capel Cross, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Capel Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Capel Cross. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
If the images suggest moisture that can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what would help next, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
Capel Cross questions
Do you cover Capel Cross?
Yes, Capel Cross is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Capel Cross?
Yes. Capel Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can a thermal camera see water?
No, not on its own. It shows temperature, and wet materials often behave differently from dry ones. We confirm what it suggests with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Capel Cross?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Capel Cross
With Scotney Castle about 3.4 miles south-west, Capel Cross sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Take a building like Horsmonden Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Capel Cross and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN12 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Capel Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill and The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and the streets around them. Capel Cross’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Buyers get extra information from thermal images that the eye can miss. Finding hidden moisture before exchange gives you facts to raise with the seller. In a small place like Capel Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Capel Cross
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.