Kent · London and the South East
Colt's Hill Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Colt's Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
How a thermal roof survey works in Colt's Hill
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If you’re worried about cold areas below the roof and damp around roof outlets and upstands, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ceilings below the roof, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Colt's Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
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.
- Place
- Colt's Hill (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- File the images with your roof records
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Do not climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
We note the weather and surface conditions, and how they may have affected the results. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Clear outlets and gutters regularly, so water does not sit on the roof. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What affects the price in Colt's Hill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For buyers, a thermal survey adds detail that a visual inspection can’t give. Hidden problems found before exchange can be raised with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Colt's Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Colt's Hill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Airspace, weather and Colt's Hill roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Capel Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Five Oak Green Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Colt's Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Colt's Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: TN12. Streets in the area include Colts Hill and Maidstone Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Colt's Hill include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Colt's Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dovecote Inn, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. The closest station to Colt's Hill is Paddock Wood station, about 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are often laid over insulation boards. If water gets under them, thermal imaging can suggest which boards are wet.
Common questions in Colt's Hill
Do you cover Colt's Hill?
Yes, Colt's Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Colt's Hill as anywhere else.
Is my home in Colt's Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Colt's Hill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What do I do with the report?
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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What conditions are best for thermal imaging?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.