Kent · London and the South East
Eyhorne Street Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof in Eyhorne Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Flying and imaging in Eyhorne Street
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 aerial photos and thermal images help.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 0.9 miles south, show how far back building around Eyhorne Street goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hollingbourne Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Eyhorne Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Eyhorne Street, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Eyhorne Street.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME17. That includes homes and businesses on Eyhorne Street, Tile Fields and Tile Fields Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Hollingbourne (1 mile north-east), Ashbank (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south), Leeds (1 mile south-west) and Broad Street (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
What’s near Eyhorne Street
Around Eyhorne Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House. There is a railway station in Eyhorne Street itself: Hollingbourne station. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Eyhorne Street include Detling Hill.
How a thermal roof survey works in Eyhorne Street
Thermal imaging is useful when a damp patch has no clear cause. Water can travel some distance under a roof covering before it shows inside, and the camera can show patterns that help us follow it. The images are used alongside a visual inspection and moisture readings, so no conclusion rests on one method alone. If you are worried about water getting in at parapets and stacks and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Eyhorne Street, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Eyhorne Street (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a small place like Eyhorne Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We look at the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof itself where it is 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.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Eyhorne Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eyhorne Street
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Why it is worth a survey now in Eyhorne Street
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. Outbuildings and barns around Eyhorne Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eyhorne Street
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Eyhorne Street questions
Is Eyhorne Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Eyhorne Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Eyhorne Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
It can be useful, though pitched roofs are usually 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On big single-ply roofs, the camera helps show where to take readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
What affects the price in Eyhorne Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.