Kent · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Egerton
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Egerton. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Cold areas below the roof
Thermal roof survey in Egerton: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves frequently show up as temperature differences. The difference shows most clearly when it is warm inside and cold outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We’re often asked to look into cold areas below the roof and leaks far from where the stain appears, on pitched roof slopes, loft conversions and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Egerton may be 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Egerton (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Egerton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Trapped water can harm decks, timbers and ceilings the longer it stays. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. In a place like Egerton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Egerton
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Check outlets after heavy rain
You can pass the report to a roofer so they can see where the problem areas seem to be. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
FAQs for Egerton
Do you cover smaller places like Egerton?
Yes, Egerton is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Egerton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. What it shows depends on the weather and the roof. Where it can’t be pinned down, the report suggests a next step, like electronic leak detection.
Is thermal imaging included in your surveys?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. You also get an in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
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’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- Reliable images in rain, strong wind or on a wet roof surface
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Egerton
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Egerton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Egerton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for thermal roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN27 for thermal roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys include Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Egerton
The closest station to Egerton is Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).