Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Chevening
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Chevening from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Chevening
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How a thermal roof survey works in Chevening
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. You also get a drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and a report on the same day. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp around chimneys and parapets and water that travels before it shows.
Villages like Chevening often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Chevening (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Chevening
What else we do in Chevening
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Chevening, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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FAQs for Chevening
Is Chevening within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Chevening 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
It records surface temperature across the roof. Differences can suggest wet areas, missing insulation or heat loss, and we check them with moisture readings.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chevening
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Drones, thermal imaging and Chevening roofs
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Combe Bank School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Quebec House lies about 3.3 miles south-west, so building around Chevening goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Take an older house close to Church of St Botolph: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Chevening is one of many places we visit across Kent. Chevening is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Thermal roof surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Chevening
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trinity School. For rail, the closest station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Chevening includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Why act early in Chevening
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a place like Chevening, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chevening
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Check the loft can be reached safely
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps frequently appear after work in the loft.