Kent · London and the South East
Detling Thermal Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Detling. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
How a thermal roof survey works in Detling
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 the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. Typical surveys look at cold spots on ceilings under the roof and heat escaping through the roof, on insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Villages like Detling often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Detling (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Detling
Is Detling in the area you cover?
Yes, Detling is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Detling?
Yes, Detling is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Nearby places to Detling
What else we do in Detling
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Detling
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Detling. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass roofs
GRP roofs are laid over timber boards, so trapped moisture can affect the deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
On pitched roofs, slates and tiles over a ventilated space can mask what’s happening underneath. We back up what the camera shows with a look in the loft where we can.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Detling, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Thermal roof surveys in Detling: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take a building like Valley Park School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Martin of Tours Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Detling work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Detling and the places around it.
Thermal roof surveys in ME14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Detling: Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Detling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Larches and The Cock Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Useful tips for Detling property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. It helps you judge how firm each finding is.
After repairs or a new covering, a later survey can confirm things are dry in suitable weather.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.