Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Claygate, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a thermal roof survey in Claygate and across Kent.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Cottages and farmhouses around Claygate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We check the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Thermal roof survey in Claygate
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about areas of a flat roof that may hold water and patches of heat loss across the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Claygate are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Claygate (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Claygate
Thermal roof surveys around Claygate
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Whatever the street in Claygate, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Claygate and the rest of Kent. Claygate is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN12 for thermal roof surveys. We cover properties on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane. We also cover the places around Claygate: Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Claygate
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub, among other places. Claygate’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Claygate
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Tell us where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
When to book a survey in Claygate
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Knowing how much of the roof is affected helps decide between a local repair and more. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Common reasons to book include:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Stains that keep coming back
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Claygate
Is Claygate within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Claygate in the area you cover?
Yes, Claygate is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can a thermal camera see water?
Not directly. It shows surface temperature, and wet areas can show up because they hold heat differently. That’s why we check any patterns with moisture readings.
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 report shows where to look more closely.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Claygate
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Roof by roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it is cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which frequently helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.