Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Clap Hill
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Clap Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Water that travels before it shows
- Missing or slipped insulation
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
Insulation frequently gets moved during work in the loft. Thermal images can show where it has been pushed aside.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Glossy GRP can reflect heat. We take that into account and check findings with moisture readings.
Thermal roof survey in Clap Hill
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp isn’t obvious. Leaks frequently run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, 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 water that travels before it shows and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Clap Hill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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 records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for thermal roof surveys in Clap Hill, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Nearby places to Clap Hill
Also in Clap Hill
What we are asked to look at in Clap Hill
Cold rooms under a roof, or high heating bills, lead some people to ask about heat loss. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated roof areas can show up on the camera, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why act early in Clap Hill
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Looking now, while the damage may still be limited, keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Clap Hill
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
FAQs for Clap Hill
How do I find out if my home in Clap Hill 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.
Is Clap Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Clap Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Clap 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. With Westenhanger Castle about 4.1 miles east, Clap Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Aldington Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Clap Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN25. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Clap Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Clap Hill includes Hatch Park.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Clap Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.