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Thermal imaging roof survey in Fant, Kent
Thermal roof surveys in Fant and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
Flying and imaging in Fant
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Anyone responsible for a site like Jubilee Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building around Fant goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Fant get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Surveys in ME16 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Fant include the A26. We also cover the places around Fant: East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy, among other places. Fant’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
How a thermal roof survey works in Fant
A thermal imaging roof survey uses a thermal camera to show differences in surface temperature across a roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It is important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so findings are checked with moisture readings. It comes as part of our Premium Survey, from £400. The report also notes the conditions on the day, since they affect what the camera can show. If you’ve noticed possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Fant can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the thermal images, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Fant, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- Thermal images are taken to show differences in surface temperature.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fant
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Fant
Do you cover Fant?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Fant within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is thermal imaging good for finding leaks?
It frequently helps show where to look. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings because the camera can’t confirm water on its own.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
- A formal energy assessment
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Fant?
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when there is a clear difference between inside and outside.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Gaps in loft insulation
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
What affects the price in Fant
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.