Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Dunton Green
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Dunton Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
Leave it or get it looked at?
Wet insulation under a flat roof does not dry out on its own while the covering stays on. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding them early can mean a smaller job. In a place like Dunton Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
About our thermal roof survey in Dunton Green
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at leaks far from where the stain appears and wet areas near outlets and upstands, across insulated roof spaces, pitched roof slopes and commercial roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Dunton Green are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Dunton Green
How do I find out if my home in Dunton Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Dunton Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Dunton Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
Our Premium Survey, from £400, includes thermal imaging. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Also near Dunton Green
Also in Dunton Green
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dunton Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Airspace, weather and Dunton Green roofs
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. The wider area around Dunton Green has a long history of building, with Knole House about 2.5 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark like St John's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Dunton Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN13 and TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Campion Square and London Road. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Around Dunton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, The Miners Arms and Trinity School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Dunton Green itself: Dunton Green station. A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Dunton Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Check outlets after heavy rain
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
Buyers can use the findings when talking to the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that’s asking for work or discussing the price.
Check loft insulation covers the whole area and hasn’t been disturbed. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
Common roof problems in Dunton Green
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which helps when timescales are tight.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Missing or slipped insulation
Anyone responsible for a site like Dunton Green Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. Around Dunton Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.