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Thermal Roof Survey in Egerton Forstal
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof across Egerton Forstal, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Gaps in loft insulation
Thermal roof survey in Egerton Forstal: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. We’re often asked to look into water getting in at parapets and stacks and damp that repairs haven’t cured, across commercial roofs, pitched roof slopes and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Egerton Forstal may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Egerton Forstal can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep the report to compare against after any repair
- Heat the home normally on the days before
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
Where a pattern can’t be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. Less standing water means less chance of it getting under the covering.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Egerton Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We inspect the loft where it can be reached safely.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Slate and tile roofs are often harder to read with a thermal camera, because of the air space beneath. We combine the images with an inspection from the loft where there is safe access.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Egerton Forstal
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Nearby places to Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
Thermal roof surveys around Egerton Forstal
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Egerton Forstal for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Egerton Forstal is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Streets in the area include Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow. We also cover the places around Egerton Forstal: Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Egerton Forstal
The closest station to Egerton Forstal is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Egerton Forstal: your questions answered
Do you cover Egerton Forstal?
Yes, Egerton Forstal is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Egerton Forstal is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. We combine it with a visual inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.