Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Eastwood, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Eastwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastwood
A thermal camera can help when the cause of damp is not obvious. Leaks often run along a roof before they appear on a ceiling, and temperature patterns can help us trace where it may have come from. We combine the images with a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you’ve noticed water that travels before it shows and water getting in at parapets and stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Eastwood, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Eastwood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and letting agents in Eastwood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep outlets and gutters clear to stop water sitting
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Make sure the loft can be reached safely
- Ask us about the forecast if rain is expected
Once we have been, the thermal images, photos and readings go into a single report. Each image is explained in plain words, with our recommendations. Premium reports are sent the same day.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Gaps often appear after work in the loft.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Eastwood
About 3.4 miles north-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eastwood has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ulcombe Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Eastwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We also cover Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Eastwood
We work in homes and buildings around The Provender Public House. Eastwood’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Eastwood questions
Is Eastwood in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Eastwood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Is Eastwood within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. A dry surface, little wind and a sunny spell beforehand help most. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
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.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are normally harder to read. The air space under slates and tiles can hide patterns, so we combine it with an inspection from the loft where there’s safe access.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Eastwood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We go through the roof, the problem and the weather expected on the day.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Felt and asphalt sit tight to the layers below, which often helps the camera pick up differences. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. Thermal imaging can suggest where that may be happening.