Kent · London and the South East
East Farleigh Thermal Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in East Farleigh? We carry out thermal roof surveys in East Farleigh and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around East Farleigh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Thermal roof survey in East Farleigh: what you get
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, making it clear where on the roof each pattern is. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. Premium reports are sent the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey ceilings below the roof, loft conversions and flat roofs, and people most often book us about possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and heat escaping through the roof.
Some older homes in villages like East Farleigh 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Readings unaffected by sun, shade or reflections
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- The condition of timbers we cannot see
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Farleigh
A poorly insulated roof loses heat year after year. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Farleigh, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Thermal roof surveys in East Farleigh: local notes
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around East Farleigh goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as East Farleigh Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Farleigh can all book thermal roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover East Farleigh and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME16 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close or anywhere close by, we can help. East Farleigh is on the B2010, which makes it simple to reach. If you’re just outside East Farleigh, we cover Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in East Farleigh
We work in homes and buildings around Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy. There is a railway station in East Farleigh itself: East Farleigh station. Nearby you will also find Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- File the images with your roof records
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
You also get an in-person consultation with a Premium Survey, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Keep an eye on ceilings under the roof for new stains. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.
Questions from East Farleigh
Is East Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Farleigh?
Yes, East Farleigh is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s 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.