Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Coursehorn, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Coursehorn. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Coursehorn: what you get
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat escaping. The camera does not see water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. We survey loft conversions, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs, and people most frequently book us about areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and areas of a flat roof that may hold water.
In a small place like Coursehorn, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys in Coursehorn: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Cranbrook School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Coursehorn and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Coursehorn and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Thermal roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Coursehorn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley and the streets around them. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Coursehorn needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Coursehorn, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Coursehorn
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Places near Coursehorn
What else we do in Coursehorn
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Questions from Coursehorn
Do you cover Coursehorn?
Yes, Coursehorn is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Coursehorn as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Coursehorn?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. We check what it shows with moisture readings.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day affect the results. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain, wind and heavy cloud can weaken the patterns, so we discuss the forecast when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Proving moisture from the images alone
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs