Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Chilmington Green, Kent
Thermal roof surveys around Chilmington Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
How a thermal roof survey works in Chilmington Green
What a thermal camera can show depends a lot on the weather. It helps to have a sunny day beforehand, a dry surface and calm air. Rain, a strong wind or heavy cloud can make the images less clear. We talk through the forecast as you book, and the report explains how the conditions on the day affected the results. Typical surveys look at cold areas below the roof and leaks that are hard to trace, across ceilings below the roof, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs.
Villages like Chilmington Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Check from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
After the visit, we put the thermal images, photographs and moisture readings into one report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Consider a repeat survey after major work on the roof in suitable weather.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Chilmington Green
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Chart Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they will not be able to tell you
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilmington Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Chilmington Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chilmington Green
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. Older and listed buildings around Chilmington Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Chilmington Green
More services for Chilmington Green
Flying and imaging in Chilmington Green
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 1.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Chilmington Green goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For businesses in and around places such as County Square, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chilmington Green, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Chilmington Green. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across TN23 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews. If you’re just outside Chilmington Green, we cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Chilmington Green
In Chilmington Green, that means homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Chilmington Green questions
Will you come out to Chilmington Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Chilmington Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Chilmington Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you use a thermal camera on a sloping roof?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are typically harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
What happens next?
You’ll 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 do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Chilmington Green?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.