Kent · London and the South East
Devil's Den Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys across Devil's Den, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
About our thermal roof survey in Devil's Den
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We survey insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and ceilings below the roof, and people most frequently book us about damp around chimneys and parapets and thin or uneven insulation in the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Devil's Den are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Devil's Den (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Devil's Den
What else we do in Devil's Den
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Devil's Den can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
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:
- An energy rating for the building
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Devil's Den
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Thermal roof surveys around Devil's Den
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Stoneacre about 4 miles north, Devil's Den sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For any home in Devil's Den, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Devil's Den, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
All of ME17 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Around Devil's Den
Devil's Den’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Devil's Den
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. In time, it stops insulating properly and can damage the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Devil's Den, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Devil's Den
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Devil's Den
Will you come out to Devil's Den?
Yes, Devil's Den is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Devil's Den in the area you cover?
Yes, Devil's Den is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. For bigger commercial roofs, we quote on size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.