Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dunk's Green
Wondering about the roof at a property in Dunk's Green? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Dunk's Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
What affects the price in Dunk's Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How a thermal roof survey works in Dunk's Green
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. If you are worried about patches of heat loss across the roof and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Dunk's Green are 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Dunk's Green (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Dunk's Green
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the roof space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
Thermal roof surveys around Dunk's Green
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper 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.
The streets around a church such as Plaxtol Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Plaxtol Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Dunk's Green is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Dunk's Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN11 is within our area for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Dunk's Green include Plaxtol (1 mile north), Roughway (1 mile east), Claygate Cross (2 miles north), Crouch (2 miles north) and Pittswood (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Dunk's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadlow Rural Community School, The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so you know where to put things right. In a place like Dunk's Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Dunk's Green
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where applicable, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building around Dunk's Green goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Dunk's Green questions
Will you come out to Dunk's Green?
Yes. Dunk's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dunk's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dunk's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is thermal imaging useful on pitched roofs?
It can help, but the results are often less clear than on a flat roof. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How does a thermal imaging roof survey work?
The images show how warm or cool each part of the surface is. Unusual patterns can point to trapped water, gaps in insulation or heat escaping, and we check them with moisture readings.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Dunk's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s 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.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.