Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Coxheath, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Coxheath from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cold areas below the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a thermal roof survey works in Coxheath
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so the findings do not rely on the camera alone. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and wet insulation beneath the membrane, on insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and pitched roof slopes.
In smaller places like Coxheath, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Thermal roof surveys around Coxheath
The wider area around Coxheath has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 3.7 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Coxheath Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Coxheath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Coxheath is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Surveys in ME17 and ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Coxheath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse Shoes Public House, Cornwallis Academy and Quarry Wood. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
Coxheath: your questions answered
Will you come out to Coxheath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coxheath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Also in Coxheath
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Coxheath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We talk through the roof, any damp or leaks, and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- 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.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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What affects the price in Coxheath
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We check cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there’s a pattern around them.
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.