Kent · London and the South East
Chainhurst Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Chainhurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
Thermal roof survey in Chainhurst
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and heat escaping through the roof.
In a small place like Chainhurst, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Somewhere as small as Chainhurst, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Chainhurst
After a repair, some owners want to know whether the roof has dried out. A thermal survey with moisture readings can show whether wet areas remain when the conditions on the day are suitable.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
For any home in Chainhurst, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Chainhurst
Will you come out to Chainhurst?
Yes. Chainhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Chainhurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Chainhurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can show heat loss and some damp, but it has more limits there. We explain what the images can and cannot tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Useful tips for Chainhurst property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. We explain what each image may mean, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Make sure loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.
Also in Chainhurst
Thermal roof surveys in Chainhurst: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Whether the property is in Chainhurst itself or nearby, the inspection covers whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Chainhurst and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Chainhurst and the places around it.
All of TN12 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chainhurst
The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.