Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Charing Hill
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Charing Hill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Thermal roof survey in Charing Hill
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed leaks far from where the stain appears and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and commercial roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Charing Hill, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We combine a visual check of cracks with the thermal images around them.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Even on pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp. We explain what can and cannot be read from them.
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Charing Hill questions
Is Charing Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Charing Hill as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing Hill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The weather makes a real difference. A sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air all help. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Charing Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there’s safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Thermal roof surveys around Charing Hill
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Godinton House, about 4.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Charing Hill. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Charing Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Charing Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Charing Hill and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN27 is covered for thermal roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around Charing Hill
Around Charing Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
Why it is worth a survey now in Charing Hill
Before replacing a large flat roof, it’s useful to know how much of it is actually wet. Thermal imaging, checked with moisture readings, gives a clearer picture before you spend. For older village homes like those around Charing Hill, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Charing Hill
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes