Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Clapper Hill, Kent
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Clapper Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Thermal roof survey in Clapper Hill: what you get
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. Common reasons to book are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys, on pitched roof slopes, flat roofs and commercial roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Clapper Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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 works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Clapper Hill (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Clapper Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. In a place like Clapper Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Clapper Hill roofs
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 4.8 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Clapper Hill goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Whatever the street in Clapper Hill, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Clapper Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Clapper Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for thermal roof surveys. If you are just outside Clapper Hill, we cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
What’s near Clapper Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Wattle Wood. Clapper Hill’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
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.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Questions from Clapper Hill
How do I find out if my home in Clapper Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Clapper Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Clapper Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
What do I do with the report?
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.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The written report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
How the survey changes by roof type
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.