Kent · London and the South East
Curteis' Corner Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Curteis' Corner. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
Thermal roof survey in Curteis' Corner: what you get
Thermal imaging is often most useful on flat roofs, from small extensions to large commercial roofs. Patterns can suggest where water is trapped under the covering. Pitched roofs with slates or tiles are often harder to read, because of the air space beneath, so we combine the camera with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access. We survey ceilings below the roof, commercial roofs and pitched roof slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are areas of a flat roof that may hold water and cold spots on ceilings under the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Curteis' Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of thermal roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Curteis' Corner, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Questions from Curteis' Corner
How do I find out if my home in Curteis' Corner is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is drone flying allowed in Curteis' Corner?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It often helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
What does a thermal roof survey show?
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature. Those patterns can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. The Premium Survey also covers a full inspection, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a report on the same day.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Curteis' Corner?
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
If you look after a building such as John Mayne Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Curteis' Corner
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Curteis' Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Curteis' Corner is one of the places in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Curteis' Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. Curteis' Corner’s nearest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Curteis' Corner frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge 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.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Remember the conditions on the day affect the results
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Once we’ve been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, alongside what we recommend. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
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What we can’t see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs